Summer 2025 Store Leadership Internship
Store Leadership Internship
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About the Role
As a Store Leadership Intern, you will work inside a Kohl’s store and contribute directly alongside Kohl’s Store Leadership Teams. You will receive a realistic job preview of the Assistant Store Manager role and learn what it takes to be a successful people leader.
What You’ll Do
- Be exposed to the behind-the-scenes of running a Kohl's store
- Learn Kohl’s Store Structure and the respective roles and responsibilities of store teams
- Shadow and execute all aspects of daily operations
- Gain knowledge of business reporting to understand how to discover growth opportunities in a business
- Plan and lead execution within a department to drive sales growth
- Partner with store leaders daily to set goals and expectations
- Present at daily huddles to ensure your team is well-informed with the confidence to drive sales, service and execution
- Participate in Leader on Duty shifts to provide a “Customer First” experience
- Join weekly Store Leadership Meetings and gain insight into planning and goals
- Work closely with your assigned Coach and Mentor to learn how they lead, motivate and drive engagement amongst a team of leaders and associates
- Lead a Final Store Walk with the District Manager to showcase your learning and impact
What Skills You Have
- Undergraduate Junior
- Desire to pursue a career in retail leadership
- Highly adaptable and self-motivated
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full-time (40 hours/week), open availability June through July, Sunday through Saturday
- Availability on nights and weekends