Retail Excellence Intern
Description
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or another frequency dictated by the business.
The Role
The Retail Excellence Intern will support the Retail Excellence team at General Motors on key initiatives that shape future showroom experiences and customer engagement strategies. The role is ideal for psychology students interested in consumer behavior (especially Gen Z), as well as candidates from marketing or computer engineering backgrounds who can contribute through insights, marketing support, or retail tech perspectives. The intern will work closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to innovation projects around electric vehicle showrooms, and help turn customer and behavioral insights into practical retail improvements.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to the enhancement of customer journeys and in-store experiences by providing insights into consumer behavior and Gen Z preferences
- Support retail innovation projects, including next-generation EV-focused showrooms
- Assist in analyzing customer interaction data, identifying trends, and helping develop personalized retail strategies
- Help prepare presentations, research summaries, and internal reports for stakeholder alignment
- Participate in dealer visits to gather on-the-ground insights and observations
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor or master's in psychology, Marketing, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with interest in consumer behavior and Gen Z trends
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Research and data interpretation capabilities
- Proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Focus or coursework in consumer behavior, user experience, digital/retail marketing, or retail tech
- Familiarity with Power BI, data dashboards, or basic UX principles
- Prior experience (academic or internship) related to retail, customer experience, or data-driven projects
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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