Retail Store Leadership Intern - Summer

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Store Leadership Intern trains with an assigned mentor at a designated store, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of departments — including perishables, store operations, and human resources. You'll learn the day-to-day functions of a retail store, such as merchandising, cash accountability procedures, food safety guidelines, and scheduling. While also help coordinate weekly promotions to achieve sales goals.

This is a great opportunity to learn how a high-performing retail operation runs from the inside, apply your coursework in a real-world setting, and build the foundational skills that will launch your retail career.

If you are eager to learn, bring a strong work ethic, and are ready to make a real contribution, we'd love to have you on our team.

• 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 an 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

You'll receive direction and support from:
Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Manager of Store Operations, and Assistant Manager of Perishables

• Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization
• Perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages accurately
• Interview to obtain basic information, guide and direct people clearly, and follow technical manuals
• Work effectively with customers, employees, and store leadership in a fast-paced retail environment

Accountable and

Reports to:

Store Director;
Store Manager;
Assistant Manager of Store Operations;
Assistant Manager of Perishables

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

This job is hands-on and keeps you moving throughout your shift. You'll need to be comfortable with:

• Frequently standing and walking throughout a shift in sales, food service, or…