Retail Operations Leadership Intern

Centro Escolar University; Knoxville (TN); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fuel Discount

Nation-wide Medical Plan

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Schedule

Weekly Pay

Descripción de la vacante

Pilot Company in Knoxville is offering a structured 10-week leadership internship designed to immerse you in core store and field operations. You will rotate through key areas, partner with leaders, and gain hands-on experience in guest service, operations, and team leadership.

The program emphasizes shadowing senior leaders, a capstone project, and a formal career development plan to guide your path toward future leadership opportunities within Pilot Company.

Formación

• Demonstrated leadership through work, student organizations, athletics, volunteering, or similar activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of an organization.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to travel within assigned host markets during the internship.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in a structured 10-week rotational leadership experience across key areas of Pilot's operations.
• Support daily store operations, team leadership, guest service, and operational execution.
• Shadow and learn from store, regional, and divisional leaders to understand Pilot's leadership culture.
• Explore cross-functional areas including store operations, food ops, HR, and field support functions.
• Complete a capstone project with recommendations to support business objectives.
• Build relationships with leaders and mentors to support professional growth during the internship.
• Create a personalized career development and conversion plan for future leadership opportunities.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Communication

Adaptability

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Educación

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Participate in a structured 10-week rotational leadership experience across key areas of Pilot's operations.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting daily store operations, team leadership, guest service, and operational execution.
• Shadow and learn from store, regional, and divisional leaders to understand Pilot's leadership culture and business strategy.
• Explore cross-functional areas including store operations, food operations, Human Resources, and field support functions.
• Complete a capstone project showcasing your learning and providing recommendations to support business objectives.
• Build relationships with leaders and mentors to support your professional growth throughout the internship and beyond.
• Create an individualized career development and conversion plan focused on future leadership opportunities within Pilot Company.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Students currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with expected graduation 6 to 12 months after the internship.
• Strong interest in retail operations, hospitality, business management, or leadership development.
• Desire to pursue a long-term career in store or field leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through work, student organizations, athletics, volunteer activities, or other experiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships across all organizational levels.
• Adaptability, initiative, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to travel within assigned host markets during the internship program.

Compensation & Benefits

• Fuel Discount
• Nation-wide Medical Plan, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule
• Weekly Pay

Career Progression

Potential career path includes progression from Field Leadership Academy Intern to Store Leadership Opportunity, then Assistant Manager Development, General Manager, and Field Leadership roles.