Paid Retail Management Intern - Learn, Sell & Lead

Cavender's; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavender’s is offering a Retail Management Intern program in Knoxville, TN designed for students pursuing business, retail management, or marketing degrees. The internship provides paid, hands-on experience in retail operations and customer engagement to build essential industry skills.

The role includes learning sales techniques, stock and visual merchandising, data analysis, and assisting with store opening/closing procedures and events. Strong communication and a proactive attitude are valued.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in business, retail management, marketing, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong integrity and professional conduct.
• Ability to interpret documents and communicate clearly.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions.

Responsibilities

• Support Cavender’s culture and drive mission, vision, values.
• Learn sales techniques and assist customers.
• Stocking, visual merchandising, and analyzing sales data.
• Handle transactions at POS and process returns.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Assist with local store events and promotional campaigns.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Integrity

Confidentiality

Customer service

Documentation interpretation

Reading/comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/retail/marketing

Job description

Cavender’s is offering a Retail Management Intern program in Knoxville, TN designed for students pursuing business, retail management, or marketing degrees. The internship provides paid, hands-on experience in retail operations and customer engagement to build essential industry skills.

The role includes learning sales techniques, stock and visual merchandising, data analysis, and assisting with store opening/closing procedures and events. Strong communication and a proactive attitude are valued.