Retail Operations & Management Intern

Retail Operations & Management Intern

Location: Troy, MI (Oakland Mall)
Hours: Part-time / Flexible shifts
Compensation: Unpaid (potential to transition into paid role)
Perks: Free healthy lunch, product discounts, experience letter, recommendation upon completion

About HIBBL

HIBBL Market is a modern, health-conscious retail and grab-and-go concept redefining convenience food. We specialize in clean-label snacks, functional foods, and wellness essentials, curated for busy shoppers seeking better options. We’re launching our flagship location inside Oakland Mall and looking for forward-thinking interns to grow with us.

About the Internship

This internship offers hands-on training in retail operations, visual merchandising, customer engagement, and product education — providing you with real-world experience that supports future careers in retail management, marketing, e-commerce, or entrepreneurship.

You won’t just stock shelves — you’ll be part of building a brand, learning how product curation, layout strategy, and consumer psychology drive success in modern retail.

What You’ll Learn & Do

Retail Operations:

Learn how to receive, process, and manage inventory efficiently

Support daily opening/closing checklists and store readiness

Gain experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems and customer transactions

Visual Merchandising:

Help design and maintain attractive product displays

Rotate and restock shelves and fridges based on inventory flow and sales trends

Assist in seasonal and promotional visual updates

Product Knowledge & Shopper Experience:

Learn how to educate customers on trending wellness products and clean-label food brands

Support product demos and sampling events (if scheduled)

Engage with customers and collect feedback to improve store offerings

Entrepreneurial Exposure:

Get a behind-the-scenes look at launching a new retail concept

Collaborate on store improvements, signage, and brand storytelling

Optional: Assist with social media content creation or local outreach projects

Who This Is For

Students interested in retail innovation, merchandising, business, marketing, nutrition, or wellness

Friendly, professional communicators who love sharing ideas and helping people

Reliable self-starters who enjoy learning by doing

Creative thinkers who care about health, clean eating, and great customer experiences

Bonus Perks

Flexible scheduling around school

Free lunch during shifts

Discounts on all clean-label food and snacks

Experience letter and LinkedIn recommendation upon completion

Opportunity to grow into a paid brand associate or team lead role