Retail Leadership Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Giant Eagle Inc. is described as more than just a food retailer; it’s a large family of diverse and talented Team Members who are considered the heart and soul of the company. The company emphasizes creating a nurturing environment that offers numerous career opportunities for growth. It prides itself on deep caring and solid family values, positioning itself as a top workplace in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis Areas. Giant Eagle Inc. operates across various facets, including Warehouses, grocery Stores (Giant Eagle and Market District), and a Corporate office, all working collaboratively to provide food to shoppers and ensure customer satisfaction. They are continuously seeking new Team Members to join their family and start lasting careers.

Job Description, Detailed

This is a full-time, paid internship within the Giant Eagle Intern Development Program, designed for college/university students to gain real-world business experience. The program lasts 10 weeks and focuses on providing hands-on training in running a retail grocery business.

Key Focus Areas:
• Managing and leading teams.
• Implementing a Guest-first approach.
• Learning to lead and motivate a team.
• Driving sales results.
• Merchandising products.
• Providing an exceptional experience for Guests.

Locations:
Internships are located within Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets. Specific location details and travel requirements will be provided by a member of the Talent Acquisition team during the interview process.

Second Year Opportunity:
Upon successful completion of the 10-week internship, interns will have the opportunity to return for a second year. This can be either in a Retail Shared Services (corporate) department that aligns with their area of study or as an elevated retail intern.

Experience Required:
• 0 to 6 months of general work experience.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications: PowerPoint, Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Excellent work record.

Experience Desired:
• Previous retail experience is a plus, but not required.

Education Desired:
• At least 1 year of college or higher education completed.

Lifting Requirement:
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Travel Required:
• Regional – Daily: 10 – 25% (indicating regular local travel within the region).
• Regional – Overnight: Less than 10% (occasional overnight travel within the region).

Job Responsibilities (Typical Day May Include):
• Shadowing the store leader and various department leaders to understand operations.
• Leading through daily priorities, taking initiative in day-to-day tasks.
• Partnering with leaders to learn about coaching techniques and training methodologies for team members.
• Collaborating with leadership to set and achieve goals and expectations for the store and team.
• Working alongside fellow retail leadership interns on specific projects.
• Consistently delivering an excellent Guest (customer) experience.
• Working with leaders to understand business reporting and analyze Guest insights to improve performance.
• Actively participating in all internship training activities, development opportunities, and company events.
• Fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive culture within the store environment.
• Carrying out specific duties as assigned by leaders.
• Walking the store regularly and actively engaging with both Team Members and Guests.