Category Manager Intern
Summer Internships at 7-Eleven
We Began As An Original. We Remain An Original At The Top Of The Convenience Industry.
Summer Internships at 7-Eleven for MBA and Undergraduate Students
We Began As An Original. We Remain An Original At The Top Of The Convenience Industry. Our company invented the concept of convenience retailing. But we didn’t stop there. 7-Eleven® has captured the world with a proven willingness and ability to innovate. We were the first company in America to offer fresh-brewed to-go coffee. More than six million of our Slurpee® beverages have been sipped since 1966. And, to continuously stay ahead of the curve, we introduce more than 2,500+ new products each year.
With over 77,000 global locations, 7-Eleven Inc. is the world’s largest operator, franchiser and licensor of convenience stores and is also one of the nation’s largest independent gasoline retailers. The company continues to achieve operational accolades, win awards in franchising and drive innovation in retail in the mission to make life a little easier for our guests by being where they need us, when they need us.
About these Opportunities: 7-Eleven Inc. has several opportunities for Summer Internships. Each internship opportunity will occur during the summer months, (10-12 weeks), focused on a specific functional area, and will provide the candidate with a depth experience within the area, culminating in a project presentation to functional leaders. Each intern will work closely with a coach who will meet regularly to discuss project progress, provide direction and ongoing feedback. In addition, each intern will attend a lunch series which will provide a cross-functional view into the organization and give the interns exposure to senior leadership. The interns will also have the experience of touring a store and learning about our distribution systems.
Responsibilities:
Each intern will work closely with a coach who will meet regularly to discuss project progress, provide direction and ongoing feedback.
The interns will also have the experience of touring a store, learning about our distribution systems, and the foundation of our merchandising principles.As a Fresh Food Merchandising Intern, you will primarily support the Fresh Food Category Team, with the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with other teams within the department including Product Development, Design, and Quality Assurance.
- Responsibilities could include but are not limited to: Assisting the Senior Category Manager to develop, manage and communicate sales plans, analyzing costs and retails to ensure maximum profitability, analyze assortment performance, as well as supporting Senior Category Manager in the preparation for and engagement in vendor meetings related to product assortment architecture and cost of goods negotiations. As part of the program, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills while learning merchandise priorities. You will provide insight to leadership and other business partners on key issues and opportunities to transform the business and turn merchandise strategies into executable programs.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Business, Merchandising, or Marketing
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Basic understanding of retail and management principles
- Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, stay organized, and focus on details
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Exceptional attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to independently lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues
- Ability to remain nimble and flexible
- Curiosity, creativity, and an eagerness to learn
- Solid understanding of business etiquette
- Optimistic, positive, and ready-for-anything attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications