This is a Summer 2017 Internship

The Executive Excellence Internship is an 8-week paid program offering a unique opportunity to high-potential college Juniors, who are interested in a career with a fast-paced, dynamic, luxury retail organization. As an EEP Intern you will be given exposure to the Merchant functions, including Buying and Planning, and will receive additional training through classroom instruction and hands-on accelerated learning. The program builds cross-functional expertise and allows time to develop functional, technical and leadership competencies.

You will work with our buying and planning offices to learn key functional skills such as Retail Math, Pre-Market Preparation, systems training, market analysis and forecasting and relationship development with our stores and vendors.

In addition to learning the key components of being a Merchant at Saks you will have the opportunity to meet with Senior Leadership from our Stores, Marketing, Merchant and Executive teams.

To maximize your learning the program is designed to provide you with experiences both on the job with your supervisor, in a classroom setting as well as outside experiences in our stores and markets. Curriculum is designed to target both soft and hard skill learning such as basic retail language, retail math, interviewing skills and time management.

Outside experiences will include trips to our market community, NY Flagship store, and Photo Studio.

• Dynamic Juniors working towards a BA/BS with a GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Must be available to work Summer 2017

• Proven leadership ability through participation in organizations and clubs

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to promote teamwork and collaboration

Saks Fifth Avenue is a world-renowned retailer and an international fashion authority. We offer our customers the finest assortment of designer apparel, as well as extraordinary handbags, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and gifts. Our collections include exciting designs, modernized classics and exclusive treasures not found anywhere else. Whether New York, Paris, Milan, or any of the fashion capitals of the world, Saks Fifth Avenue attends more than a thousand runway shows annually in our pursuit of the best collections in the world. Saks Fifth Avenue caters to a variety of dedicated fashionistas, special occasion shoppers, global travelers and people who simply love beautiful things. Being part of this legendary organization is a source of great pride for our Associates – and has launched many inspired careers.