Fall Retail Management Internship- Mall in Columbia

Job Overview

This Retail Management Intern Program is a best-in-class retail leadership-focused experience for juniors, seniors, and recent graduates interested in a career in retail. Interns will receive a challenging hands‑on experience through functional area touch points, developmental classes, and executive exposure.

Interns are expected to work approximately 20-25 hours per week with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The role requires a client‑first mentality, collaboration, and results orientation.

• Work in fashion and develop leadership skills as an Acting Sales Lead (key holder).
• Motivate associates to anticipate clients' needs and exceed expectations.
• Drive results by monitoring key metrics, identifying business trends, and opportunities.
• Utilize available tools and resources to ensure a client‑focused environment.
• Gain experience in merchandising through planning, executing, and adjusting visual directives.
• Partner with store leaders to create a great place to work and shop.
• Develop skills in recruiting, selection, and training of hourly associates.
• Support the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in day‑to‑day store operations.
• Be Manager on Duty when the Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager is absent.
• Coach associates in the moment on client interactions and performance.
• Perform opening/closing procedures, manage cash, prepare nightly deposits, recover losses, clean, handle shipments, use reports for merchandising decisions, and maintain SOPs.
• Complete daily tasks to keep store running smoothly and meet standards.
• Adhere to dress code guidelines and represent the brand.
• Treat all with fairness, respect, and foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe culture.

• Current college junior, senior, or recent graduate.
• Client service orientation with the client as a top priority.
• Strong organizational skills: organize, delegate, prioritize, meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of visual merchandising standards and techniques.
• Accuracy in handling cash and transactions, including nightly deposits.
• Effective communication with clients, management, partners, and associates.
• Flexibility to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Physical capability to lift up to 20 pounds and navigate sales floor and stockroom.
• Preferable prior retail sales or management experience.
• Technology proficiency and ability to operate a point‑of‑sale system.
• Initiative and ability to make thoughtful decisions.

• 401(k) plan
• Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at sister brands.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Community impact through philanthropic partnerships.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications and made without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities.

Location:

Store 1570-The Mall in Columbia-ANN-Columbia, MD 21044. Position Type:
Intern (Fixed Term)/Part time. Pay Range: $17.00 - $21.25 per hour USD.