Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) Rochester, MN (Starting Summer 2027)

Cognitioworld; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discount

Disability coverage

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Cognitioworld is offering a store leadership internship designed to give you hands-on training in guest service, team leadership, and retail operations. You will work with Experienced leaders to learn department management, coaching, scheduling, and daily execution across sales floors and backroom areas.

The program emphasizes practical leadership development, mentorship from Executive Team Leads, and ongoing conversations about personal growth within a dynamic retail setting.

Qualifications

• Enjoy interacting and helping guests and team members.
• Thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role requiring teamwork, flexibility, and problem solving.
• Open to flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
• Have strong interest in retail management and leadership potential.
• Demonstrate clear communication and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Drive guest experience and impact store performance.
• Learn department leadership alongside a mentor.
• Lead and motivate a team to drive sales and merchandise products.
• Plan daily goals and organize plans within the store.
• Lead daily huddles with leadership teams and coordinate priorities.
• Review business reporting and guest insights to identify opportunities.
• Provide new ideas and solutions to business or team opportunities.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe culture and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

POS terminals

Retail software

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Drive guest experience and impact store’s financial, team, and operational performance.
• Work alongside a mentor to learn effective department leadership within the store.
• Step into leading your mentor’s departments with guidance and support.
• Lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide exceptional guest experiences.
• Engage in ongoing development conversations focused on your growth.
• Lead and support daily operations, build culture, and guide your team to achieve goals.
• Spend time on the sales floor and backroom aligning team on daily business priorities.
• Partner with leaders on team member performance through coaching, training, and feedback.
• Address team member concerns to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment.
• Lead daily huddles with peer and leadership teams.
• Plan daily goals and organize plans within the store.
• Review business reporting and guest insights to identify and address opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by empowering team members.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities.
• Take initiative to learn leadership skills and seek growth opportunities throughout the internship.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead team to do the same.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture.
• Gain understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen.
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests and assisting with their needs.
• Perform all other duties based on business needs.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who:

• Enjoy interacting and helping others, including guests and team members.
• Thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role requiring teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving.
• Are open to working a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.
• Have previous retail experience preferred but not required.
• Have a strong interest in retail management within stores.
• Possess leadership skills and team-oriented thinking.
• Can learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Maintain a welcoming and helpful attitude.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Can access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information accurately.
• Handle cash register operations as needed.
• Climb ladders and safely handle merchandise, including lifting up to 44 pounds.
• Operate handheld scanners, communication devices, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Demonstrate reliable and prompt attendance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $24.00 - $28.00, based on factors such as labor markets, education, experience, and certifications.
• Comprehensive health benefits for eligible team members and dependents, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee discount.
• Short term and long term disability coverage.
• Paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

Training & Development

The internship provides hands‑on training to develop skills for store leadership, including mentorship from Executive Team Leads and ongoing development conversations focused on growth.

Career Progression

This internship offers a realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) role, preparing participants with skills and experience in guest service, retail business fundamentals, team management, and talent recruitment.