The Uniform Superstore is a retail operation (3 stores) highly specialized in School Uniforms and Medical Uniforms. Back to School is our Christmas in terms of sales and profitability. Major TV advertising and catalog distribution to over 750,000 households allow us to become the largest retailer in the Houston metro market for school uniforms.

This internship/Training is addressed to somebody who is definitively attracted to the Mass Merchandise (Grande distribution) sector. The Back to School operation is all about volume, similar to what you would experience in a Hypermarket in France around Christmas. The position is for somebody energetic, hard working, pragmatic, flexible and whose passion is commerce and merchandising. Spanish is a plus (not a must), since Hispanics represent more than 40% of the Houston population.

What will you learn?

If you have prior experience in a retail shop or in a Hypermarket/Supermarket, this internship will give you a more in depth view of retail in a specialized store with seasonal activity. The intern will also appreciate the understanding of the American consumer and how consumer spending drives the US economy. 

Finally communication skills will be tested thru his/her team leadership.

What will you do? (Not limited to)

-Merchandising and store operation (stocking…)

-Leading a team of 10-15 seasonal associates

-Responsible for opening and closing the store

-Responsible for daily customer service tasks (cash handling and control, preparing tills, bookkeeping at closing, daily balance sheet and reconciliation…)

-Handling customers returns, complaints, service…

-Merchandise receiving; follow procedures to properly receive merchandise vs. packing slip etc..

-Store recovery.

Salary & Expenses

-$10.00/hour + overtime (over 40h/week) (avg. work week is 40-50h)

-Cost of visa, filing fees are reimbursed by the company (50% at the start of the internship, 50% at the end)

-All connection fees for utilities are paid by the company; electric bill is paid by the company up to $100 per month (Houston is a very hot city in the summer and electric bills can be high!).

-All other expenses are the intern’s responsibility.