Store Leadership Intern: Hands-On Retail Ops

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Store Leadership Intern to train with a mentor at a designated store, gaining hands-on experience across perishables, operations, and human resources.

The role covers merchandising, cash controls, food safety, and scheduling, with a focus on coordinating weekly promotions to hit sales goals. This internship offers real-world retail exposure, skill-building opportunities, and a pathway to a retail leadership career.

Qualifications

• Basic problem solving and interpreting instructions in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Interview to obtain basic information, guide and direct people clearly, and follow technical manuals.
• Work effectively with customers, employees, and store leadership in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile and learning their names.
• Maintain a positive attitude and teamwork across the store.
• Assist management with pricing and promotional placement for department profitability.
• Help establish ad and promo displays and ensure product quality and supply meet customer needs.
• Support store standards for customer service, employee relations, and profitability.
• Use store hardware and software tools and systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Numerical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience; degree in applicable field preferred

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Store Leadership Intern to train with a mentor at a designated store, gaining hands-on experience across perishables, operations, and human resources.

The role covers merchandising, cash controls, food safety, and scheduling, with a focus on coordinating weekly promotions to hit sales goals. This internship offers real-world retail exposure, skill-building opportunities, and a pathway to a retail leadership career.