About the role#
This 8-week paid internship provides exposure to the leadership side of retail. You will work on-site at a Macy's store 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 displays.
- Coach and develop a team of colleagues to maintain a customer-focused environment.
- Analyze retail trends to select merchandise that meets customer needs.
- Support daily store operations and train colleagues.
- Explore retail strategies and business analytics.
- Complete a project and presentation proposing ideas for business growth.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect with colleagues and customers.
What you'll need#
- You are currently in your junior year of an accredited bachelor's degree program. All majors are welcome to apply.
- A cumulative 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- You have strong communication and organizational skills.
- You are a self-motivated problem-solver with a positive attitude.
- You have a sincere passion for engaging with people.
- You possess strong business acumen.
- The role requires the ability to sit, talk, and hear, as well as the ability to move about the workplace and use your hands to handle items.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in San Francisco, California.
- The position is full-time and on-site.
- This is a paid internship.
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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