About the role#
The Store Management Internship is an 8-week paid program that provides exposure to the daily operations of a retail department store. You will work on-site at a major market store to learn about customer service, merchandising, business analysis, and team development. This program serves as an introduction to retail leadership and offers a path to potential full-time roles after graduation.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Manager of Sales and Customer Experience to learn leadership practices.
- Shadow managers in operations and visual merchandising to plan and execute product displays.
- Coach and develop team members to maintain a customer-focused selling environment.
- Support daily store operations through training and staff coordination.
- Analyze business trends with partners to refine merchandise selection.
- Explore retail strategies and the analytical side of the business.
- Complete a final project and presentation focused on business growth for store leadership.
- Foster an environment of respect and acceptance for colleagues and customers.
What you'll need#
- You are currently in your junior year of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university.
- A cumulative 3.0 GPA is preferred, and all majors are welcome to apply.
- You are self-motivated with a positive attitude and a sincere interest in engaging with people.
- You possess strong communication and organizational skills.
- You are a problem-solver who is driven to achieve results.
- You have strong business acumen and a curiosity about modern retail.
- Physical ability to move around the workplace, use hands for tasks, and perform close-vision work.
Location & details#
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June through August).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Work Modality: On-site.
About Macy's
Macy's is a retail company founded in 1858. It operates approximately 640 locations across 43 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The company offers fashion and home goods through its physical stores and an e-commerce platform. Headquartered in New York, it employs over 82,000 people.
How to get in at Macy's
Applying early is a distinct advantage at a company as large as Macy's, as recruiters often review candidates as they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first before the pile grows. This helps you avoid the frustration of submitting an application to a role that has already been filled. You can also improve your chances by reaching out to the right people. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the role or a referral. Direct outreach often improves your response rates compared to waiting for a notification from an automated system.
