Retail Leadership Intern - In-Store Ops (Summer 2027)

Wayfair; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Mentorship program

Job summary

Wayfair is offering a 10-week in-store leadership internship in Sarasota, FL. The program is paid at $25 per hour and includes rotation through operations, merchandising, and clienteling, with capstone projects and leadership exposure. Travel within the local geography may be required.

Applicants should be returning to school after internship and pursuing a bachelor’s degree by mid-2028. The internship emphasizes hands-on experience, mentorship, and a pathway toward future Store Leadership roles

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree with expected completion between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Must be returning to school after the internship.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through frontline sales, back-of-house logistics, visual merchandising, and clienteling workflows.
• Analyze daily/weekly sales reports with ASMs and store managers.
• Identify a live store challenge and perform data-driven analysis for solutions.
• Lead morning huddles and monitor key shift KPIs.
• Prepare and present Capstone Project results to General Managers and Regional Leadership.

Skills

Retail experience

AI tools

Ownership mindset

Communication skills

Flexibility schedule

Physical stamina

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree with expected graduation between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028

Job description

Wayfair is offering a 10-week in-store leadership internship in Sarasota, FL. The program is paid at $25 per hour and includes rotation through operations, merchandising, and clienteling, with capstone projects and leadership exposure. Travel within the local geography may be required.

Applicants should be returning to school after internship and pursuing a bachelor’s degree by mid-2028. The internship emphasizes hands-on experience, mentorship, and a pathway toward future Store Leadership roles