Retail Management Internship

Company Name: Follett (Berkshire Community College Bookstore)
Location: Pittsfield, MA

Follett’s Retail Management Internship Program provides talented, business-minded college students with a 10-12 week, hands-on learning experience for the Fall semester. Throughout the semester, interns have an opportunity to work alongside Follett’s bookstore leaders in a world-class retail environment.

Each week, interns focus on a different aspect of store operations while simultaneously participating in activities and projects that contribute to their professional and personal development. Follett’s interns are paid hourly, work Part-Time (15-20 hours per week), receive an employee discount on campus store purchases and must complete pre-employment background check process.

Summary of Position:As a member of the store operations team, you will perform a variety of responsibilities that will include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide support to store leadership team while learning all aspects of store management, including course materials management, associate development, loss prevention, shipping and receiving, merchandising, and customer service.
  • Offer outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Work effectively in a team environment while demonstrating the ability to work independently.
  • Prepare and present a defined special project to all levels of management.

 

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled at the College/University with an anticipated graduation between December 2016 – May 2018
  • GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above
  • All majors are welcome to apply; business related curriculum is preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to identify and solve problems
  • Strong computer proficiencies in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint with the ability to efficiently learn new technologies.
  • Excellent customer service acumen.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
  • Previous retail experience strongly preferred.

 

To apply, if interested, please visit this link to apply online