Store Leadership Intern: Hands-on Retail Ops

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Canton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Store Leadership Intern to learn hands-on retail operations under an assigned mentor at a designated store. You will gain experience across departments including perishables, store operations, and human resources while learning merchandising, pricing, and scheduling.

This internship offers exposure to daily store functions and promotional activities aimed at achieving sales goals, with guidance from store leadership as you develop foundational retail skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree in applicable field required.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names.
• Maintain a positive attitude and create an atmosphere of friendliness, teamwork, and accountability.
• Assist management in determining specific pricing and blends for maximum departmental profitability.
• Assist with establishing the location of ad and promotional displays and ensure product quality and quantities meet customer and store demands.
• Assist in ensuring store standards for customer service, employee relations, and overall departmental profitability are met.
• Use and understand the hardware and software technology in the store.
• Assist in forecasting and reviewing the store labor schedule within the Store Director's guidelines.
• Assist with replenishing shelf product and designing and constructing displays.
• Recommend additions, deletions, and shelf allocation of merchandise to be sold in any department.
• Work with cash registers and assist in all areas of the store as needed.
• Handle confidential information including pricing, sales reports, profit and loss reports, and wages with discretion.
• Adhere to all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines.
• Report to work when scheduled and work the expected number of hours.

Skills

Problem solving

Math calculations

Interviewing

Customer teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in applicable field

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Store Leadership Intern to learn hands-on retail operations under an assigned mentor at a designated store. You will gain experience across departments including perishables, store operations, and human resources while learning merchandising, pricing, and scheduling.

This internship offers exposure to daily store functions and promotional activities aimed at achieving sales goals, with guidance from store leadership as you develop foundational retail skills.