Marketing Internship

Marketing Internship Program
If you’re considering a career in Marketing, then the Sears Holdings Marketing Internship Program may be the smartest choice you can make. You’ll get hands-on experience right where the action is -- learning about advertising, marketing planning and branding, as well as gaining insight into how marketing supports merchandising. This 12-week assignment is designed to give you a feel for the retail industry and the culture of Sears Holdings Corporation.

This position provides a good foundation for many future positions at Sears Holdings. In it, associates learn how to effectively communicate promotional offers to our customer. Participate in marketing activities at all stages of the marketing planning cycle. Work with Business Promotion teams to ensure timely and accurate adherence to Marketing milestones. 

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Retail or Business
• Junior status required
• Strong academic performance (3.2 GPA minimum)
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Involvement in extracurricular activities
• Dedication to customer service
• Strong analytical skills
• Goal/results orientation
• Permanent U.S. Resident/U.S. Citizen

Where You’ll Train
Our corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

What You’ll Do During the Summer
Our interns spend their time working in our corporate office, seeing first-hand what goes into a successful retail business. You will be assigned specific projects throughout the 12-week internship. As a member of the marketing team, your goal will be to assist in the development and execution of effective marketing programs. Your internship will include formal and informal evaluations, which will allow you to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom in a business setting. Upon successful completion of your internship, you may receive an offer to join our Marketing organization.