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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Elmhurst, Illinois

About this job

You’ll get hands-on experience right where the action is - learning retail sales, customer service and merchandise-related skills. This 10-week assignment is designed to give you a feel for the retail industry and the culture within a Kmart or Sears location while gaining the experience learning the Assistant Store Manager role. This opportunity is the first step towards the advancement into our Retail Leadership Development Program upon graduation and eventually into a Store Manager position.

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

• Strong academic performance, Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Demonstrated leadership abilities

• Team-building skills

• Involvement in extracurricular activities

• Dedication to Customer Service

• Strong Communication skills

• Permanent Employment

• Strong Communication skills

• Permanent Employment Authorization/U.S. Citizen

Our management interns spend their time working in one of our Kmart or Sears retail stores, seeing first-hand what goes into a successful retail business. The internship program is divided into several phases, each lasting from a few days to a few weeks. You’ll work directly with an Assistant Store Coach, developing merchandising and leadership skills. You’ll rotate through various store functions including receiving, replenishment, loss prevention, in-store support and human resources. This rotation allows you to gain a broad view of the retail industry, all while having an impact on the successful operation and management of a Kmart or Sears store. Your training will include formal and informal evaluations. You’ll be assigned several challenging projects which will allow you to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to a business setting.

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