STR MGMT/LEADERSHIP ESSENTALS INTERN

Kroger • Louisville, Kentucky • Posted June 10, 2026

About the Role

Complete a 12-week program designed to provide overview of store operations, marketing, merchandising, purchasing, supply chain management, financial analysis and human resources. The internship also offers job shadowing with store management, a designated retail project and the experience of working as part of an effective team. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

  • Gain understanding of a favorable customer shopping experience, the importance of associate engagement in customer service/relations and how to role model the highest level of customer service.
  • Gain understanding of how a store manager leads teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives.
  • Gain understanding of how as store manager develops action plans and communications to store associates.
  • Training at multiple locations inclusive of retail stores, distribution and/or divis...