About the role#
The Store Management Internship is an 8-week, full-time, paid program based in Garden City, New York. It provides exposure to the core functions of running a retail store, including merchandising, operations, and customer service. You will gain hands-on experience in leadership, business analysis, and store strategy while working alongside management teams.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Manager of Sales and Customer Experience to learn leadership practices.
- Shadow managers in operations and visual merchandising to execute product initiatives.
- Coach and train colleagues to support daily store operations and a customer-focused selling environment.
- Analyze business data and trends to help select merchandise.
- Engage with leaders across various business functions.
- Complete a final project and presentation for store leadership that proposes ideas for business growth.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect among colleagues and customers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- All majors are welcome to apply.
- A self-motivated approach and a positive attitude toward new challenges.
- A sincere interest in engaging with people.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- A results-driven mindset with the ability to solve problems.
- Solid business acumen and curiosity about retail strategy.
Location & details#
- Location: Garden City, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June through August).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- This role offers merchandise discounts. Successful completion of the internship may lead to an offer for the Store Management Executive Development Program after graduation.
About Macy's
Macy's is a retail company founded in 1858. It operates approximately 640 locations across 43 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The company offers fashion and home goods through its physical stores and an e-commerce platform. Headquartered in New York, it employs over 82,000 people.
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