Belk is a Southern department store chain founded in 1888 that operates 297 stores across 16 states. Belk aims to satisfy the modern Southern lifestyle with fashion and value. The company's mission is for customers to count on Belk first for themselves, their families, and for life. Belk offers internship and leadership development programs to attract and develop top talent for careers in store management, merchandising, finance, and other areas.

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BELK
Find out what a Modern.
Southern. Career looks
like on you.

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OVERVIEW
About us
Brand Profile
Emerging Leaders Program
Internship Program

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WHO IS BELK?
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1888 | First Belk store, Monroe, NC
• Operated by Belk family until 2016
• 128 years of operation
• $3.9 billion in sales
• 297 stores in 16 Southern states
2016| Belk names first female CEO

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OUR
MISSION
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For the modern Southern
woman to count on Belk first.
For her, for her family, for life.
OUR
VISION
To satisfy the modern Southern
lifestyle like no one else, so that
our customers get the fashion
they desire and the value they
deserve.

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STORE
LOCATIONS
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297
stores
in 16 states
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BELK STORE
PROFILE
•Stores range in size from 40,000 to 300,000+ sq. ft.
•Anchor tenants in major regional malls and
open-air shopping centers
•Total combined size: nearly 23 million sq. ft. of space
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Dallas Galleria (Texas)
New Braunfels Town Center (Texas)

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OUR
FASHION
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BUILDING THE BELK BRAND
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BELK GIVES BACK
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INCLUSION
The Numbers
• Diversity in Belk markets: 33%
• 55% of managers are women
Initiatives
• Tie to sales
• Employee Resource Groups
• Community emphasis
• Supplier Diversity
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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
10 weeks
Aimed at rising Seniors
Hands-on learning
Management mentor
Project planning and
leadership opportunities
Focus areas:
• Store Management
• Buying/Planning

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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Graduation date between
December 2017 - August 2018
Demonstrated leadership and
communication skills
Strong work ethic, attention to
detail and passion for good
customer service
Technically competent with an
emphasis in MS Office
Business acumen and passion in
your field of interest

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Activities outside of the office:
• Networking with industry
professionals
• Store visits (and discounts!)
• Volunteering
• Sporting events
• Uptown scavenger hunts
• Lifelong friendships!
Welcome to Charlotte

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EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM
Career Tracks:
● Merchandise Buying
● Finance/Accounting
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• June/July start dates
• 4-12 months training (varies by
track)
• Find out more at belk.com

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EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM
QUALIFICATIONS
4-year degree with a minimum 3.0
GPA on a 4.0 scale
Demonstrated leadership and
communication skills
Previous internship experience in a
related industry / field
Strong work ethic, attention to detail
and a passion for good customer
service
Technically competent with an
emphasis in MS Office
Strong business acumen
Passion in your field of interest

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STORE MANAGEMENT ACCELERATED
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Intensive 5-month development program
Exposure to various functional areas of the store
Placed as a Sales Team Manager upon graduation
• Manage a multi-million dollar business
• Drive profitability of your department
• Lead and inspire a team, creating a culture of service-excellence
• Analyze business trends, influence merchandise presentation/selection
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CAREER PATH
Accelerated
Leadership
Program
Sales
Team
Manager or
Operations
Team
Manager
Assistant
Store
Manager
Store
Manager
VP/Regional
Store
Manager
VP/Regional
Manager
Senior
Vice
President
Director of
Stores

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