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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Iowa City, Iowa

About this job

The SHC Asset and Profit Protection Internship Program is designed

to develop talented college students as they are introduced to the Asset & Profit

Protection program at Sears/Kmart. Upon graduation, the full time program aims

to develop associates to high-performing managers and leaders within the retail

field organization. Sears is one of the nation’s largest and most successful

retailers, operating nearly 930 full-line stores and 1,100 specialty stores,

along with related service businesses. Historically rich yet thoroughly modern

and innovative, Sears is the only retailer where consumers can find each of the

Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard brand together – among the most trusted and

preferred brands in the U.S. Sears also offers a variety of merchandise and

services through its web sites and several specialty catalogs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This 10 week internship offers a first look into the Asset & Profit

Protection training program in a Sears/Kmart store. You’ll see first-hand what

goes into a successful retail business. You’ll work directly with the Asset Protection

Manager in your assigned store. The APM will guide you through the on-boarding

program where you’ll learn about technical APP competencies. You will also

partner with the management team, where you’ll learn about general management

skills. The Asset Protection Manager Training Program is made up of the

following building blocks that are critical to leadership development:

In-Store Rotations- During the program, you’ll rotate through

various store functions, including receiving, automotive and various sales

areas to gain a broad view of the retail industry and a more focused view on

how Asset and Profit Protection interacts with these businesses in the store.

As with all of our store management positions, you’ll have to be prepared to

work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Mentor Relationship - Critical to your development will be

relationships with high-performing managers and leaders at Sears who have

proven themselves as drivers of business performance and developers of people.

Structured Development - You will receive structured training and

development through multiple media. Technical and leadership skills will be delivered

through online, self-study, buddy (APM) and classroom-based experiences. You

will not only go through various in-store rotations, but you will also become

familiar with the role of the Asset Protection Manager by having a complete

understanding of the 5 Play Strategy (Profit Protection, Dishonesty, Safety,

People and Innovation & Technology). You will be responsible for Shoplifter

detections and apprehensions, conducting internal investigations, safety

(identifying and reducing causes of customer and associate accidents) as well

as business analytics by developing a shrink strategy for the store to ensure

that you are ready for your future assignment of Asset Protection Manager.

Networking Opportunities - We’ve learned from our former trainees

that the ability to interact with peers and proven leaders within the company

is an important building block of ongoing development; therefore, we ensure you

have these opportunities. These interactions allow you to share common

struggles and grow through shared experiences.

Throughout the program, you’ll receive periodic feedback from

coaches with whom you’ve worked.

Upon college graduation, many Asset Protection management

opportunities will be available to you with the ultimate goal of placing you as

a Zone Asset Protection Manager within 3-4 years. Of course, your future will

depend on your career ambitions, your performance, and the business results you

achieve.

•Undergraduate - Junior status (graduating Fall 2015, Spring 2016,

or Summer 2016)

•Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Criminal

Justice/Criminology; (Business, Accounting, Finance, or Management courses are

also preferred)

• Strong academic performance, Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Demonstrated leadership abilities

•Involvement in extra-curricular activities

•Dedication to customer service

•Strong communication skills

•Willingness to relocate

•Permanent Employment Authorization/U.S. Citizenship

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