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7-Eleven

Global convenience retail via franchising

IT Field Manager Intern

Summer 2026Updated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's
Irving, TX, USA
In Person
IT OperationsEnterprise Applications
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, graduating in December 2027 or May 2028.
  • The candidate should have exceptional attention to detail, time management, and prioritization skills.
  • The candidate should be able to independently lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues.
  • The candidate should understand the Retail Information System, including point-of-sale, ISP, GOT, and scanner functionality.
  • The candidate should communicate effectively verbally and in writing across multiple stakeholders, including senior management.
  • The candidate should have strong problem-resolution skills and be able to provide solutions and recommendations.
  • The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Responsibilities
  • Obtain knowledge of the Store Retail Information System and how different applications work by spending time in a 7-Eleven store and working with a dedicated IT Field Manager.
  • Analyze ServiceNow case data to identify trends and opportunity stores in every region for proactive monitoring and root-cause resolution.
  • Review daily open network cases to ensure the proper resolution process is followed and issues are resolved within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Work with the assigned IT Field Manager to learn the cash-report process from start to finish and become familiar with procedural cash-report issues.
  • Participate in user acceptance testing sessions for new software and hardware in lab stores before production release.
  • Participate extensively in pilot phases of new software and hardware releases, ensuring system issues are reported promptly and effectively to project and support teams.
  • Provide input into system-development and procedure improvements through consultation with Operations and Store Support Center departments.
  • Work with Operations to address area-specific solutions and procedures for unusual or one-off sales situations.
  • Maintain an extensive understanding of how and why systems and applications work to develop communications and address issues within assigned regions and zones.
  • Serve as the business liaison and primary contact for Retail Information System and 7hub communications to and from the field regarding system functionality, design, rollout, upgrades, and enhancements.

About the company

7-Eleven operates a global network of convenience stores that sell snacks, beverages, groceries, and fuel in some locations. It generates revenue primarily from in-store sales and franchising fees from franchisees, while pursuing growth through digital tools and services that streamline operations and improve the customer experience. The company differentiates itself with a large, worldwide store footprint, a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion and veteran support, and a strategic push into digital transformation via its Global Center in India to create customer-focused, digitally enabled products. Its overall goal is to provide quick, easy access to everyday essentials and become more customer-obsessed through technology and a scalable franchising model.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • Seven & i lifted fiscal 2026 guidance after Q1 operating income jumped 222% on July 9, 2026.
  • U.S. fuel margins and 7-Eleven's wholesale conversions boosted first-quarter profits in March-May 2026.
  • New catering, kids' meals, and remodels support higher-margin food sales through 2030.

What critics are saying

  • Seven & i will close 645 North American stores in fiscal 2026, signaling weak traffic.
  • The planned North America IPO slipped to 2027, delaying a valuation reset and liquidity event.
  • Franchise disputes and wage-liability history create an existential brand risk if regulators tighten enforcement.

What makes 7-Eleven unique

  • Seven & i's 13,000-store footprint creates unmatched distribution density across Japan and North America.
  • 7-Eleven's food-forward kitchens, catering, and proprietary brands turn stores into meal destinations.
  • 7-Eleven Australia gives Seven & i a testbed for Japan-style convenience expansion and operations.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Group Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Educational Reimbursement Program

Company News

Nikkei Asia
Oct 15th, 2026
7-Eleven's India exit raises doubts for Lawson as quick delivery squeezes stores

7-Eleven's exit from India, despite backing from Reliance, shows how tough the urban retail market has become. Modern retailers are losing ground to quick-delivery players, raising doubts for new foreign entrants such as Japan's Lawson. Blinkit's sales rose nearly five times to 486 billion rupees ($5.7 billion) in the year to March, while Swiggy's quick-delivery sales reached 202 billion rupees ($2.1 billion). Analysts say these services are drawing affluent city shoppers away from stores. Lawson plans to open five company-owned stores in Mumbai next year and aims for 10,000 stores by 2050. To get around foreign ownership limits, it will initially sell only its private-label products. Analysts doubt that approach will be enough. They say Lawson must make its brand aspirational and may need to sell online.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 17th, 2026
Pepsi CEO warns convenience stores face sales slump as gas prices hit $3.94

PepsiCo reported weakening sales in US convenience stores as high petrol prices prompt consumers to cut discretionary spending. Chief executive Ramon Laguarta said impulse purchase channels showed a slowdown, with fewer customers converting store visits into purchases. When petrol prices exceed $3.50 per gallon, consumers historically reduce spending on non-essential items. The national average reached $3.94 in mid-July, up 10 cents from the previous week. For convenience stores, fuel accounts for 65% of sales but only 38.8% of gross profit. Food service generates 28.5% of in-store sales and 38.9% of gross profit. PepsiCo is working with retail partners on bundles and promotional offers to increase conversion rates, though the effectiveness depends on volatile petrol prices.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 28th, 2026
7-Eleven launches kids' meals from $5.07 as food transformation ramps up

7-Eleven has launched kids' meals across all its proprietary restaurant brands, including Laredo Taco Company, Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits and Speedy Café locations. The meals, starting at $3.99, include an entrée, side, drink and a small item such as Hot Wheels stickers or monster truck toys. At Laredo Taco, children receive a bean and cheese taco or quesadilla with rice or beans, tortilla chips and a beverage. Raise the Roost offers chicken tenders with potato wedges, whilst Speedy Café provides sandwich or nugget options with tater tots. The move forms part of 7-Eleven's broader transformation strategy to position itself as a dining destination. The retailer plans to renovate around 7,000 locations by 2030 and recently added its first national catering programme.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 24th, 2026
7-Eleven launches catering service with made-to-order pizzas and tacos as 645 stores set to close

7-Eleven has launched a catering service in partnership with ezCater, expanding beyond its convenience store model to serve group meals for corporate events and planned gatherings. The service features menu items from its restaurant-style sub-brands Laredo Taco Company and Speedy Cafe, offering tacos, breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and 14-inch pizzas. The company emphasises that all food is made-to-order daily in on-site kitchens. The move aims to provide budget-friendly catering options whilst leveraging existing kitchen infrastructure for higher-margin orders. The expansion comes as 7-Eleven plans to close approximately 645 stores over the next year, suggesting the chain is refocusing its business strategy towards more profitable revenue streams.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 13th, 2026
99-year-old 7-Eleven closing 645 stores as chain shifts to food-focused format

7-Eleven plans to close 645 convenience stores in 2026 as part of an ongoing portfolio optimisation strategy. The closures follow more than 600 location shutdowns in 2024 and 2025 combined, representing part of a broader business transformation. The 99-year-old chain is shifting from a traditional convenience store model to a food-focused format with higher-quality prepared foods and beverages. Some locations will be converted to wholesale fuel stores, which aren't included in the company's store count. The closures target underperforming locations affected by inflation, weaker traffic and shifting consumer behaviour. 7-Eleven operates over 13,000 stores across North America and is eyeing a 2027 IPO whilst simultaneously opening new large-format, food-focused locations.