7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation — working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.
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.
Launch your career with real-world impact. Our Internship Program gives you the opportunity to build deep experience in a specific functional area while contributing to a meaningful business project. Build your professional network, learn directly from senior leaders, and gain a behind-the-scenes view of how the business works - bringing our strategy to life. With guidance from a dedicated coach and opportunities to connect across the organization, you will build valuable relationships, broaden your business perspective, and finish the summer by showcasing your work to functional leaders.
Why Merchandising
This is where customer insights, product strategy, financial decisions, and innovation come together. As a Merchandising Intern, you will explore the core business and supporting functions including Category Management, Planning, Private Brands, and Revenue Management - while using curiosity, digital fluency, financial acumen, and problem-solving skills to help address real business opportunities
The Experience
The paid internship takes place during Summer 2027 and is designed for students entering their final year of college. You will gain practical experience, grow your professional network, develop in-demand skills, and help shape the future of merchandising at the world's largest convenience retailer.
What You'll Do
You will build foundational knowledge across the Merchandising organization and see how decisions about products, pricing, planning, and supplier partnerships shape the customer experience and drive business results. During the internship, you will:
- Analyze product assortments, customer trends, and category performance to identify opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support high-impact merchandising initiatives.
- Track sales, margin, and other key performance indicators to uncover growth opportunities.
- Turn data into clear insights and recommendations that inform business and merchandising strategies.
What you'll bring
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in business, merchandising, finance, analytics, or a related field, with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
- Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills, with an interest in using data to make decisions.
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, stay organized, and maintain strong attention to detail.
- A collaborative mindset and the confidence to take ownership of projects while working across teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Interest in retail, consumer behavior, category management, planning, or financial analysis.
If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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