Retail Management Internship

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career, and enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for six consecutive years!

• Training Seminars: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• Competitive base pay starting at $17.00/hr

*The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Responsibilities
 

The Retail Management Intern will learn, understand, and perform the activities, roles, and responsibilities associated with the Blain’s Store Operations Retail Management Team. Assists with daily store functions and supports the store management team. Responsibilities include helping with inventory management, customer service, store maintenance, and implementing promotional activities. The intern gains hands-on experience in retail operations, learns about store management practices, and contributes to enhancing the overall customer experience.

Retail Management Internships may be available in the following locations: Janesville, WI; Belvidere, IL; Oak Creek, WI; Loves Park, IL; Rice Lake, WI; Chippewa Falls, WI; LaCrosse, WI; Grafton, WI; Bloomington, IL; Kankakee, IL; Cedar Falls, IA

• Shadow, learn, assist, and support Store Management with the running of a Blain’s Farm and Fleet store.
• Fulfill duties of various store level associate positions throughout the store.
• Learn, become familiar, and participate within each store department and the responsibilities associated with each.
• Perform morning walk-throughs of the entire store (salesfloor, service center, warehouse, outside lot).
• Learn store HR processes and learn about the role of the Training Coordinator.
• Learn and participate in the Pricing Team activities which include, ad prep, ad set, ad take-down, price changes, etc.
• Learn and participate in store support activities which include merchandise receiving, inventory control, warehouse location, stocking, BOPUS, ecommerce ship-to, etc.
• Learn, understand and help with paperwork, reports, and following store procedures.
• Learn and assist with the associate interviewing process.
• Communicate with store associates and management; attend store meetings.
• Research and prepare an intern project on a topic determined by the Blain’s Corporate Store Operations Team. The final project will be presented to Blain’s Store Operations Team and Blain’s Senior Leadership.
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and/or procedures.
• Follow Internship Timeline as designated in the Internship Orientation.

Qualifications
 

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program, preferably in Business or a related field.
• Be 12-18 months from Graduation from an accredited University or College
• Have a 2.5 GPA or higher
• Possess a valid driver's license
   

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 6 years in a row.