Retail Management Intern Lansing- Summer 2027

Meijer; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid education assistance

Development programs for advancement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is offering a Store Leadership Internship designed for students currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, with exposure to the full operation of a Meijer store.

The internship emphasizes leadership development, mentorship, and hands-on experience in driving store performance and customer satisfaction. You will participate in challenging projects, leadership rotations, and development programs that aim to prepare interns for future full-time store leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible shifts to gain exposure to the full operation of the store.
• Prior retail experience is preferred, but not required.
• Past leadership responsibilities in work or extracurricular activities strongly preferred.
• Passion for retail and a desire to enter a career in store leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and supervises team members in the day-to-day operations within various departments of the store.
• Serves as the mentor and coach for all team members.
• Promotes a safe work environment.
• Supports department in achieving sales, maintaining shrink, and managing the P&L.
• Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service.
• Mentors and coaches team members to exceed customer service and sales goals.
• Ensures onboarding and required training for new team members.
• Spends majority of time in-store communicating with customers and team members.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Retail experience

Leadership experience

Customer focus

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree student

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!Meijer RewardsWeekly payScheduling flexibilityPaid parental leavePaid education assistanceTeam member discountDevelopment programs for advancement and career growthPlease review the job profile below and apply today!Meijer offers an 11-week internship program that challenges interns to deliver innovative solutions to real projects that impact the business. Throughout the course of the internship experience, we deliver diverse personal and professional development opportunities that further develop skillsets that can be implemented both during and after the program. The internship program will allow for interaction with other interns and Meijer senior leaders.The internship program includes:Challenging and impactful projectsFinal presentations delivered to senior executivesExecutive speaker seriesProfessional development and training opportunitiesNetworking and community events to drive engagementIntern roadshow highlighting key areas of the businessMeijer’s Store Leadership Internship will build a foundation of retail knowledge and expose participants to store leadership opportunities. The internship experience is the first step in an accelerated pathway to additional store leadership roles. Interns that convert into a fulltime role with Meijer will participate in structured development programs and leadership rotations to build leadership capabilities and retail business acumen. For those with a desire to excel, who demonstrate high leadership potential and a passion for the values that make Meijer successful, a Store Director Position may be only 5-6 years away. Store Directors at Meijer lead a multimillion dollar/year business, with several hundred team members, and potential to earn over six figures in salary and bonus.During the first half of the Store Leadership Internship, participants will receive a foundation of retail knowledge and leadership competencies. In the second half of the internship, participants will apply what they have learned in an official leadership role as an Intern Team Leader where they will be responsible for business results, team member engagement, and customer experience. This will require a flexible schedule such as working some nights and/or weekends. Conversion to a full-time team member following the internship will be based on interest, performance throughout the internship, and leadership potential.Intern Team Leader Job Profile Summary:Plans, directs and supervises team members in the day-to-day operations within various departments of the store. Serves as the mentor and coach for all team members. Implements strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales while ensuring customer needs are met and service is quick and efficient. Maintains store appearance with a focus on prime shopping hours, product presentation and company standards.What you will be doing as an Intern Team Leader:Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.Support department in achieving sales, maintaining shrink, and managing the P&L.Model exceptional, fast and friendly customer service.Mentor and coach team members to ensure customer service and sales goals are exceeded and the area is maintained to Meijer standards.Mentor and coach new team members to the department and help ensure they are onboarded and completing required training.Spend majority of time within the store communicating with customers and team members to ensure exceptional service is being delivered.Promote a safe work environment.Reliable and consistent attendance required.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:The Meijer Store Leadership Internship is an experiential program designed for students currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, who are considering future careers in this exciting fieldAbility to work flexible shifts to gain exposure to the full operation of the storePrior experience in retail is preferred, but not requiredPast leadership responsibilities in work or extracurricular activities strongly preferredPassion for retail and a desire to enter a career in store leadershipDrive for results - has focus on the bottom lineCustomer focus - dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customersRelationship Skills - can create positive working relationships with customers, team members, leadership, and other internal and external constituenciesAction Oriented: can mange multiple tasksDecision Quality: ability to analyze financial information and/or other data to make informed decisionsEffective Communication – can adjust communicate style to ensure clear direction and understanding.