1

Internship Retail Management Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

... retail management, communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. * Previous retail store experience is preferred; internship or project coordination ...

New

... retail management, communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. * Previous retail store experience is preferred; internship or project coordination ...

New

No prior full-time experience required; internship or part-time experience is a plus. * Strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in retail management or corporate functions. * Willingness to ...

No prior full-time experience required; internship or part-time experience is a plus. * Strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in retail management or corporate functions. * Willingness to ...

Management Trainee

Irvine, CA · On-site

$19 - $28/hr

No prior full-time experience required; internship or part-time experience is a plus * Strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in retail management or corporate functions * Willingness to ...

Management Trainee

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$19 - $28/hr

No prior full-time experience required; internship or part-time experience is a plus * Strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in retail management or corporate functions * Willingness to ...

Management Trainee

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$19 - $28/hr

No prior full-time experience required; internship or part-time experience is a plus * Strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in retail management or corporate functions * Willingness to ...

Management Trainee

Fremont, CA · On-site

$19 - $28/hr

No prior full-time experience required; internship or part-time experience is a plus * Strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in retail management or corporate functions * Willingness to ...

Management Trainee

San Gabriel, CA · On-site

$19 - $28/hr

No prior full-time experience required; internship or part-time experience is a plus * Strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in retail management or corporate functions * Willingness to ...

Management Trainee

San Diego, CA · On-site

$19 - $28/hr

No prior full-time experience required; internship or part-time experience is a plus * Strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in retail management or corporate functions * Willingness to ...

Management Trainee

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$19 - $28/hr

No prior full-time experience required; internship or part-time experience is a plus * Strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in retail management or corporate functions * Willingness to ...

Internship

Groveland, CA

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Our Program's success hinges on our ability to find exceptional managers and hourly staff who ... woods, a retail store, an excellent restaurant and a classic tavern. In 2002, the lodge was ...

Internship

Groveland, CA · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Our Program's success hinges on our ability to find exceptional managers and hourly staff who ... woods, a retail store, an excellent restaurant and a classic tavern. In 2002, the lodge was ...

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Retail Management, or a related field. * 1-2 years of experience in retail, planning, merchandising, or an analytical internship (fashion industry experience ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Internship Retail Management information

What is the difference between Internship Retail Management vs Retail Associate?

AspectInternship Retail ManagementRetail Associate
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or ongoing college education; some internships may prefer related courseworkHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentSupervised, project-based, learning-focused environment within retail stores or corporate officesCustomer-facing, daily store operations, sales, and customer service
Employer & Industry UsageInternships offered by retail companies for training and talent developmentEntry-level position in retail stores across various retail sectors

Internship Retail Management is a training role designed to develop skills in retail operations and management, often for students or those new to the industry. Retail Associates focus on daily store tasks, customer service, and sales. While internships are learning experiences, retail associate roles are operational positions. Both roles are essential in retail, but they serve different career stages and objectives.

What are the most commonly searched types of Retail Management jobs in California?

The most popular types of Retail Management jobs in California are:

What are popular job titles related to Internship Retail Management jobs in California?

For Internship Retail Management jobs in California, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Internship Retail Management jobs in California look for?

The top searched job categories for Internship Retail Management jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Internship Retail Management jobs?

Cities in California with the most Internship Retail Management job openings:

Infographic showing various Internship Retail Management job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Retail Operations Coordinator

511 Inc

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

$26 - $33/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday

New


Job description

Born in Yosemite, forged in Quantico and built for adventure. 5.11 is a purpose-driven lifestyle brand, rooted in performance, durability, and versatility. Since 1979, we’ve created gear and apparel for people who live life without limits, delivering gear and apparel that empower them to push boundaries every day. 

We’re looking for a Retail Operations Coordinator to provide day-to-day operational, analytical, administrative, and project support to our retail stores, field leadership, and corporate retail team.

This role helps ensure stores have the communication, resources, and support needed to successfully execute company initiatives. The position also works closely with DTC Forecasting, Sales Analytics & Labor Planning, providing exposure to retail reporting, forecasting, analytics, and labor-planning processes.

What You'll Do:

Retail Operations & Store Support

  • Provide day-to-day operational support to store teams and field leaders.
  • Maintain store procedures, tools, reference materials, and shared resources.
  • Track operational priorities, training, and company initiatives and follow up as needed.
  • Gather store feedback and escalate questions, concerns, and opportunities to the appropriate partners.
  • Help ensure store-facing materials and communications are clear, accurate, and execution-ready.

Projects & Communication

  • Coordinate store initiatives, promotions, operational programs, and process improvements.
  • Maintain project trackers, timelines, deliverables, and status updates.
  • Support new store openings, relocations, remodels, closures, and other retail projects.
  • Prepare and distribute communications to stores and field leadership.
  • Coordinate meetings, materials, notes, decisions, and follow-up actions across teams.

Reporting, Analytics & Planning

  • Compile recurring retail performance and operational reports.
  • Gather, validate, and organize sales, forecast, traffic, conversion, labor, and other retail data.
  • Maintain established reporting tools, trackers, templates, and documentation.
  • Support recurring reporting and analytical requests for DTC Forecasting, Sales Analytics & Labor Planning.
  • Identify data discrepancies, reporting issues, and potential risks and escalate appropriately.

What You Bring:

  • 0–2 years of experience in retail, administration, customer service, project coordination, business support, or a related area.
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, retail management, communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • Previous retail store experience is preferred; internship or project coordination experience is a plus.
  • Strong organization, prioritization, communication, and follow-through.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Experience with Excel formulas, filters, pivot tables, and larger datasets is preferred.

Pay Range: $25.00-$30.00 per hour plus bonus!

5.11 offers a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity/Accident insurance; Flexible Spending Account/Health Saving Account; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Sick Time; Casual Dress Code; and Employee Discounts.

*If you are a regular full-time employee working at least 30 hours per week, you and your eligible dependents may participate in 5.11’s benefits program.*

You can find out what personal information we collect, correct any inaccuracies, or ask us to delete your personal information (with some exceptions). To check out our policy, click HERE. If you want to make a request about your personal data, CLICK HERE.