Store Leadership Intern: Master Retail Ops & Promotions

Hy-Vee; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is offering a Store Leadership Intern role in Iowa. The intern will train with mentors, rotate through perishables, store operations, and HR, and learn merchandising, cash handling, food safety, and scheduling.

You’ll support promotions and help drive sales while building foundational leadership skills in a fast-paced retail environment. The program emphasizes practical problem solving, teamwork, and professional growth, with exposure to daily store operations and standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• A degree in an applicable field required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers and learning their names.
• Maintain a positive attitude and foster teamwork, accountability, and store standards.
• Assist management with pricing decisions and promotional displays for department profitability.
• Help forecast and review store labor schedules within guidelines.
• Operate cash registers and support daily store operations as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Arithmetic

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Degree in related field

Job description

Hy-Vee is offering a Store Leadership Intern role in Iowa. The intern will train with mentors, rotate through perishables, store operations, and HR, and learn merchandising, cash handling, food safety, and scheduling.

You’ll support promotions and help drive sales while building foundational leadership skills in a fast-paced retail environment. The program emphasizes practical problem solving, teamwork, and professional growth, with exposure to daily store operations and standards.