About the role#
This 8-week paid internship provides exposure to the leadership side of a retail department store. You will work on-site at a Macy's location to learn about customer service, merchandising, business analysis, and store operations. The program runs from June through August 2027.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Manager of Sales and Customer Experience to learn leadership practices.
- Shadow the Managers of Operations and Visual Merchandising to plan and execute product merchandising.
- Engage with leaders across various business functions.
- Coach and develop a team of colleagues to build a customer-focused selling environment.
- Support daily store operations through staff training.
- Analyze business trends with partners to select merchandise.
- Explore retail strategies and the analytical side of the business.
- Complete a project and presentation to propose new ideas for business growth.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect.
What you'll need#
- You are currently a junior working toward a bachelor’s degree from 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.
- You have a sincere passion for engaging with people.
- You are a problem-solver who is driven by results.
- You possess strong business acumen.
- The role requires you to sit, talk, and hear, as well as use your hands to handle or feel objects. You may occasionally need to move around the workplace.
Location & details#
- Location: Bloomington, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- This position does not offer sponsorship.
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.
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