Retail Store Management Internship Summer 2027 - Greater Bay Area: San Francisco / Peninsula

About the role

Join us for a paid 10-week internship where you will be immersed in the fast-paced world of retail management. As a Retail Management Intern, you will gain hands-on experience leading a retail team, engaging directly with customers, and learning the day-to-day operations of a successful store. Working alongside Store Managers and District Leaders, you will develop leadership skills, learn retail management best practices, and gain exposure to the broader organization through market travel experiences. You will also complete a business-focused project that addresses a real business opportunity and present your findings and recommendations to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a retail team and engage directly with customers.
• Learn the day-to-day operations of a successful store, including merchandise handling, inventory management, and stocking.
• Support store operations during busy shopping periods, including evenings and weekends.
• Develop leadership skills and learn retail management best practices.
• Gain exposure to staffing, talent development, customer engagement, and operational excellence.
• Understand how business decisions impact store performance and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in leadership development through engagement with field leaders and other retail leaders.
• Complete a business-focused project addressing a real business opportunity and present recommendations to leadership.

Education

• Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program.
• Expected to receive degree (associate or bachelor) between May 2027 and May 2028.
• Desired majors: Business Management/Administration, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Retail Studies, General Business.

Qualifications

• Available to work 35 hours per week for the full 10-week program on a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
• 1-3 years of customer service experience in a fast-paced work environment such as retail, food service, or hospitality.
• Effective communication, problem solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience is highly desired.
• Interest in pursuing a career in retail store management.

The typical pay range for this role is $20–$22 per hour.