Retail Management Internship

The Retail Management Intern will play an active role in supporting the Bavarian Inn’s multi-entity Retail Operations team, gaining hands-on experience across high-traffic hospitality retail environments including specialty shops, gift stores, bakery outlets, and branded merchandise locations.

This immersive role goes beyond the sales floor, offering real-world exposure to end-to-end retail operations, including merchandising strategy, guest experience, inventory planning, supply chain coordination, purchasing, promotions, and team leadership development. Interns will learn how products move from vendors to shelves, how inventory impacts profitability, and how operational decisions directly influence both the guest experience and business performance within a destination resort setting.

This paid internship is ideal for students pursuing Retail Management, Hospitality, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain Management who want practical, resume-building experience with an established, fast-paced retail brand serving thousands of guests each week.

Learning Opportunities

Interns will gain experience in:

 Retail store operations management

·        Visual merchandising and brand presentation

·        Inventory control and replenishment systems

·        Buying and product assortment planning

·        Sales forecasting and performance metrics

·        Guest experience and service recovery strategies

·        Retail promotions and seasonal planning

·        Cross-department collaboration with Marketing, HR, Culinary, and Operations

·        Leadership exposure with supervisors and department managers

·        Real retail management experience in a high-volume destination resort

·        Measurable sales and merchandising projects for your portfolio

·        Mentorship from experienced retail and hospitality leaders

·        Exposure to buying, inventory, and operational strategy

·        Networking across departments

·        Potential for future leadership or full-time opportunities

Qualifications

·        Must pass interview and background checks

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills

·        Comfortable working in a fast-paced guest-facing environment

·        Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive

·        Ability to multitask and prioritize

·        Team-oriented with a positive attitude

Physical Requirements

·        Ability to stand and walk for extended periods(upto8hours)

·        Ability to lift up to 75 lbs (boxes, displays, inventory)

·        Ability to move throughout multiple retail locations and stockrooms

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