Intern - Retail Operations (Summer)

H

Houston Rockets -- Toyota Center

Applications Closed

Posted 22 days ago

Internship

Houston, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Retail Operations Intern will support the retail team and learn various functions within the department. Responsibilities include assisting in sales program development, marketing plan creation, and participating in vendor meetings.

Qualifications

The Retail Operations Intern will support the retail team and learn various functions within the department. Key requirements include being a college student (junior or senior) majoring in business, retail, or a related field, along with familiarity with Microsoft Office and strong interpersonal skills. This internship offers exposure to sales, marketing, warehouse operations, and e-commerce.

Job Description

Intern - Retail Operations (Summer)   General Description:
The Retail Operations Intern will serve as support to the retail team while learning all functions inside the retail department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist the Retail Director in the development of programs designed to increase sales.
  • Develop marketing plans for, but not limited to, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, email while working with internal marketing department.
  • Work Rockets games at Toyota Center to learn the duties of the Team Shop Coordinator.
  • Shadow the Retail Operations Coordinator responsible for warehouse operations to understand product receiving and movement throughout the arena.
  • Participate in merchandise vendor meetings with the department buyers to learn the process behind buying.
  • Assist in processing of internet sales and learn aspects of the management of the retail website with the eCommerce Coordinator.
  • Responsible for general office tasks such as accounts payable, processing invoices/accounting, answering the switchboard, filing, faxing, copying, etc.
  • Assist the director, manager, or supervisor on other projects as needed.
  • Receptionist training and other special projects as outlined by the Houston Rockets & Toyota Center internship program
  • Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • College student, junior or senior with a business, retail or related major.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Good interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.
  • Eager to have a strong desire to acquire new knowledge and skills.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, communicate with others.
  • The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format. 
  • The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs.
  • The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed in light of the strong focus on external communications and relationships.  

H

Houston Rockets -- Toyota Center

Since opening in October 2003, Toyota Center has set a new standard for sports and entertainment, becoming one of the premier live entertainment venues in the nation. Laid over the span of six city blocks, Toyota Center is home to the NBA’s Houston Rockets. Toyota Center also plays host to the nation’s top concerts and touring shows. The arena’s playing surface is set nearly 32-feet below street level giving Toyota Center the largest lower level of any arena in the nation. Coupled with the exclusive Lexus Lounge, trendy Golden Nugget Club, Red and White Bistro’s superior food and service, Toyota Center offers something for everyone making it the hottest spot for sports and entertainment in Houston. For more information, visit ToyotaCenter.com.

Runway Icon
Boost Your Interview Chances

With Runway

See Your Fit for This Role

1-5 min

Your Score

?

Top Applicants

90%

Your Job Search Advantage

Key Gaps & Next Steps:

Address these in your resume & Interview

Top Strengths For This Role

Highlight these in your cover letter & interview

Your Interview Guide

A Personalized Interview Strategy

Freshest Opportunities

Never Miss a Good Fit

Get notified when jobs mach your criteria