Store Leadership Intern: Retail Operations Training

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Store Leadership Intern to train with a mentor across perishables, store operations, and human resources, learning merchandising, checkout procedures, food safety, and scheduling while supporting weekly promotions to drive sales.

This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail environment, introducing the foundations of retail leadership and customer service, with guidance from store directors and managers and opportunities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required; a degree in an applicable field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one
• Maintain a positive attitude and create atmosphere of friendliness, teamwork, and accountability throughout the store
• 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

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Arithmetic and math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Store Leadership Intern to train with a mentor across perishables, store operations, and human resources, learning merchandising, checkout procedures, food safety, and scheduling while supporting weekly promotions to drive sales.

This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail environment, introducing the foundations of retail leadership and customer service, with guidance from store directors and managers and opportunities to