Store Leadership Intern: Fast-Track to Retail Leadership

Meijer; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs

Job summary

Meijer invites students to join the Store Leadership Internship, offering hands-on leadership exposure and a fast-tracked path to store leadership roles. The program emphasizes practical retail learning, cross‑functional collaboration, and development through executive interactions.

Interns who excel may convert to full‑time roles with Meijer, participating in leadership rotations and expansion opportunities within the six-state Midwest footprint.

Qualifications

• Past leadership responsibilities in work or extracurricular activities strongly preferred
• Drive for results - has focus on the bottom line
• Customer focus - dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customers
• Relationship skills - can create positive working relationships with customers, team members, leadership, and other internal and external constituencies
• Action oriented: can manage multiple tasks
• Decision quality: ability to analyze financial information and/or other data to make informed decisions
• Effective communication - can adjust communicate style to ensure clear direction and understanding

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.
• Implements strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales while ensuring customer needs are met and service is quick and efficient.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer focus

Relationship skills

Action oriented

Decision quality

Effective communication

Flexible shifts

Retail experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Meijer invites students to join the Store Leadership Internship, offering hands-on leadership exposure and a fast-tracked path to store leadership roles. The program emphasizes practical retail learning, cross‑functional collaboration, and development through executive interactions.

Interns who excel may convert to full‑time roles with Meijer, participating in leadership rotations and expansion opportunities within the six-state Midwest footprint.