Careers at Belk: College Recruiting
Belk has a bold vision - to be the dominant fashion retailer in our markets. We know our success depends on superior merchandise brands, exceptional customer service and a diverse team of talent individuals.
Belk offers two outstanding programs to qualified college students _ the Belk Executive Trainee Program and Retail Internship Program. These programs prepare participants for exciting management positions in store management, buying, and finance/accounting.
Professional training and personal development are essential in order for associates to be productive and grow in their jobs. When adding new members to the Belk team, managers and human resources professionals work together to recruit top performers, who are proven leaders in their field.
We are committed to building a diverse team of passionate, community-focused and business savvy professionals to lead Belk into the future. We provide quality on-going training, professional development and offer growth opportunities that will challenge and enhance your career.
Belk has developed strong partnerships with key colleges and universities throughout our marketplaces. We have lasting relationships with many campuses in the Southeast and participate in college career fairs and retail seminars.
Executive Trainee Program
This comprehensive training program prepares you to move quickly in one of three career tracks - middle/upper management in store management, buying or finance/accounting. As an Executive Trainee you are exposed to executive-level subject matter experts during weeks of structured developmental training. Success in each career path is a gateway to a fast-track career in retail.
| Executive Trainee Program | Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 | Sample Curriculum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Store Management | 12 weeks field and classroom training | 12 weeks exposure in management role before first assignment | Department Manager position; on-going 7-yr Store Management Development Program | Legal Aspects of Supervision Merchandise Presentation Skills Recruiting & Interviewing Pricing Guidelines |
| Buying | 10-12 weeks field and classroom training | Placement in Assistant Buyer position | Additional training based on position (See Career Path) | Financial Accountabilities Sales Promotion Fashion & Trend Direction Assortment Planning |
| Finance / Accounting | 12 weeks field and classroom training | Approximately 40 weeks in various developmental placements | Evaluation and placement | Accounts Payable General Accounting Budgeting/Financial Reporting External Financial Reporting Retail Accounting |
The buying and finance/accounting career tracks are based in Charlotte, NC. The store management career track is managed by the four Belk Divisions offices located in Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Birmingham, AL, and Jacksonville, FL.
Requirements:
- 4-Year Degree with 3.0+ GPA in business management, marketing, finance, fashion merchandising/clothing and textiles/retailing, human resources, or related courses of study
- Retail selling/management and customer service experience are a huge plus for all career tracks
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strong communication and computer skills
- Willingness to relocate for store positions
Careers Paths
| Corporate Buying | Finance/Accounting | Store Management |
|---|---|---|
| General Merchandise Manager | Controller | Senior Vice President Director of Stores |
| Divisional Merchandise Manager or Divisional Planning Director or Divisional Allocation Director | VP of Accounting or VP of Budgeting or Treasurer | VP/Regional Store Manager |
| Division Merchandise Coordinator (multi -stores) | Director of Accounting/Director of External Reporting Director of Accounts Payable or Director of Budgeting & Finance or Director of Capital Planning or Asstistant. Treasurer | Store Manager |
| Buyer | Accounting Manager or Budgeting Manager or Treasury Manager or Fixed Asset Manager | Assistant Store Manager |
| Associate Buyer | Accounting Supervisor or Senior Financial Analyst or SOX Coordinator | Sales Support Manager or Operations Manager or Human Resources Manager |
| Assistant Buyer or Allocator or Planner | Staff Accountant or Internal Auditor or Financial Analyst | Department Manager |
| Assistant Buyer | Executive Trainee | Executive Trainee |
| Executive Trainee |
Your own career path has opportunities to grow in other retail related businesses such as, human resources, product development, information technology, eCommerce, and marketing.
Campus Recruitment Schedule
Belk representatives will be on the following campuses this coming school year. We look forward to meeting you on campus. Contact your Career Services Center for more details.
August 2008
| Date | Campus | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 20 | Oklahoma State University | Work and Service Job Fair |
| Aug. 28 | University of Miami | Part-time Job Fair |
| University of Florida | Part-time Job Fair | |
| Sept. 3 | University of Central Florida | Part-time Job fair |
| Florida Gulf Coast | Part-time Job fair | |
| University of West Florida | Part-time Job fair |
September 2008
| Date | Campus | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 10 | NC State College of Textiles | Job Forum & Networking Dinner |
| Sept. 9 | Macon State University | Part-time Job Expo |
| Sept. 11 | University of South Florida | Part-time Job Fair |
| Sept. 15 | University of NC - Charlotte | Beta Alpha Psi - Meet the Firms |
| Sept. 17 | University of South Carolina | Career Fair Blitz |
| University of Alabama Birmingham | Fall Career Fair | |
| Texas A&M University | Retailing Career Fair | |
| Sept. 18 | Johnson C. Smith University | Career Fair |
| University of South Florida | Part-time Job Fair | |
| Georgia State University | Career Fair | |
| Virginia Tech | Business Horizons Career Fair | |
| Sept. 23 | Mississippi State University | Career Fair |
| Sept. 23 to 24 | University of Miami | Fall Career Showcase |
| University of Florida | Fall Career Showcase | |
| Sept. 24 | University of NC - Charlotte | Campus Interviews |
| Volunteer State Community College | Career Fair | |
| University of Alabama | Career Fair | |
| Sept. 25 | University of Arkansas | Career Fair |
| Sept. 24-25 | Florida State University | Campus Interviews |
| Sept. 25 | Florida State University | Annual Merchandising Awards Banquet |
| Sept. 26 | Florida State University | Seminole Futures |
| Sept. 30 | University of West Florida | Career Fair |
| Clark Univ./Morehouse/Spelman | AUC Career Fair | |
| Sept. | University of South Alabama | Career Fair |
October 2008
| Date | Campus | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1 | University of Central Florida | Fall Career Expo |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Career Fair | |
| Samford University | Career Fair | |
| Oct. 2 | University of South Florida | Career Networking Fair |
| Montevallo University | Career Fair | |
| Oct. | Jacksonville University | Career Fair |
| Oct. 22 | Austin Peay State University | Career Fair |
| University of Alabama Huntsville | Career Fair | |
| Oct 27 | North Carolina State University | College of Management Career Fair |
| Oct. 28 | University of Virginia | Diversity Career Day |
Application Process
Candidates interested in a retail internship and or retail career after graduation from college are encouraged to submit an interest letter and resume online to: