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POSITION SUMMARY
You'll get hands-on experience right where the action is-learning retail sales, customer service and merchandise-related skills. This 12-week assignment is designed to give you a feel for the retail industry and the culture of Kmart. From a five-and dime store in downtown Detroit to more than 1,500 discount retailing centers with locations as far away as the south pacific, we are a company where big things happen. Sales are driven by our selection of name brand merchandise and quality fashion lines such as Joe Boxer, Craftsman, Jaclyn Smith, Martha Stewart, Disney, and Route 66. Kmart is located in all of the continental United States, as well as Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
LOCATION
Kmart Retail stores nationwide
QUALIFICATIONS >>
- Junior status (in final summer before graduation)
- All majors considered
- Strong academic performance
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Team-building skills
- Involvement in extracurricular activities
- Dedication to Customer Service
- Strong Communication skills
- Permanent Employment Authorization/U.S. Citizen
RESPONSIBILITIES >>
Our management interns spend their time working in one of our Kmart retail stores, seeing first-hand what goes into a successful retail business. The internship program is divided into several phases, each lasting from a few days to a few weeks. You'll work directly with an Assistant Store Coach, developing merchandising and leadership skills. You'll rotate through various store functions including receiving, replenishment, loss prevention, in-store support and human resources. This rotation allows you to gain a broad view of the retail industry, all while having an impact on the successful operation and management of a Kmart store. Your training will include formal and informal evaluations. You'll be assigned several challenging projects which will allow you to apply what you've learned in the classroom to a business setting.
PAST PROJECT WORK COMPLETED >>
- Operational analysis of store inefficiencies and processes
- Competitive analysis of local retail market
* Please review our staffing process to learn how to be considered for any of our college programs.
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