Store Leadership Intern — Learn & Lead in Retail

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Forest City (IA); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Store Leadership Intern to gain hands-on experience across perishables, store operations, and human resources. You will learn day-to-day store functions, merchandising, pricing, displays, and scheduling while supporting a high-performing retail operation.

The program emphasizes learning from mentors, building foundational leadership skills, and contributing to sales goals. Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn are encouraged for a meaningful internship.

Qualifications

• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Competence in performing arithmetic calculations accurately.
• Ability to interview to obtain information and guide people clearly.
• Experience or aptitude working with customers and store leadership in retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile and learning their names.
• Support store operations with merchandising, pricing, displays, and restocking.
• Assist in forecasting labor schedules and coordinating promotions to hit sales goals.
• Help ensure store standards for customer service and profitability are met.
• Operate cash registers and assist in multiple store areas as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of pricing, sales reports, and wages.

Skills

Problem solving

Arithmetic

Interviewing

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Store Leadership Intern to gain hands-on experience across perishables, store operations, and human resources. You will learn day-to-day store functions, merchandising, pricing, displays, and scheduling while supporting a high-performing retail operation.

The program emphasizes learning from mentors, building foundational leadership skills, and contributing to sales goals. Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn are encouraged for a meaningful internship.