Retail Management Intern

Dierbergs Markets
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Oct 28, 2025
The Dierbergs Retail Management Internship Program offers students the opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in the retail sector, focusing on leadership skills to foster personal and professional growth. This paid, 10-12-week program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive learning experience by gaining practical business and retail experience working in a grocery, retail environment. You will gain insight into our culture, customer service, and business operations - understanding how they are interconnected to ensure a successful operation. This retail management internship is for summer 2026. As an Intern, you will learn all aspects of the grocery business, from customer service to operations, fostering a culture where you feel welcome, included, and celebrated. In this internship, your responsibilities will include: Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive shopping experience for our customers. Build connections with Associates, fostering a collaborate team environment. Partner closely with the Core Management team to acquire skills, knowledge, and expertise required to efficiently oversee the grocery and front-end department. Observe Core Management team leaders to understand variables that impact store profitability including gross margin, inventory control, and operating expenses. Assist in responding to and resolving customer issues, including but not limited to, product-related problems and service-related issues. Build a business plan, chosen by the business, and deliver a presentation of findings to the leadership team upon concluding the internship. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications for Success: Currently enrolled an accredited college or university and entering Junior or Senior year in Fall 2025 Candidates with 2+ years of retail experience who are currently attending a two-year community college will also be considered 1+ year of experience in retail, grocery, food service, or hospitality environment preferred Must have a passion for retail and are considering future careers in this dynamic field Uphold Dierbergs standards for professionalism and appearance Proven track record of dependability and reliability in previous roles or extracurricular activities Demonstrated leadership abilities through work, school, or extracurricular activities Flexibility to accommodate a varied schedule, including nights and weekends, to support operational needs Physical Requirements Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally and up to 20 lbs. frequently Able to push and pull up to 90 lbs. of force occasionally Occasional: Sitting and climbing; frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, and handling Frequent: Head turn, trunk bend, side reach, grasp, power grip, pinch, finger manipulation, & feel Constant: Stand, handling, & forward reach At Dierbergs, we value individuals who embody our core BEhaviors: Be Connected, Be Curious, Be Courageous, Be Caring, Be People Centric, Be a Contributor, Be a Cultivator, and in all you do, Be YOU. If you're ready to make an impact and be part of a vibrant team, apply now! This description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the tasks that an Associate in the position may be required to perform.