Career Spotlights

Meet Retail Professionals

Building your skills, network and career by connecting with retail experts so you can reach your full potential.

These videos spotlight a variety of retail careers. Hear directly from associates at some of retail’s biggest companies as they share how they got started and where their journeys have taken them. These stories prove that every role is a starting point, and your retail future is full of possibilities.

Meet a Retail Assistant Store Leader

Kroger Assistant Store Leader Angel Berridge shares details about her job and how her role helps her serve her community.

Featured in Chapter 4 of the NRF Foundation Retail Industry Fundamentals course

Meet a Retail Distribution Center Services Manager

PetSmart Distribution Center Services Manager Senyi Gueye talks about how "you never get the same day twice."

Featured in Chapter 5 of the NRF Foundation Supply Chain, Inventory & Logistics course

Meet a Retail Location Planning Analyst

Burlington Location Planning Analyst Tess Coyne tells us about the entrepreneurial spirit she embodies when reacting to the unique trends in various regions and always trying to stay one step ahead.

Meet a Retail Trailer Technician

Walmart Trailer Technician III Tim Caron shares his career story — from his younger days in his uncle's shop to how joining Walmart helped him match his skills to his changing life priorities.

Featured in Chapter 2 of the NRF Foundation Supply Chain, Inventory & Logistics course

Meet a Retail General Manager

Old Navy General Manager Samantha Feierabend shares how the leadership she brings to her store provides associates with a clear opportunity for career growth through associate programs and intentional development.

Featured in Chapter 5 of the NRF Foundation Business of Retail course

Meet a Retail Inventory Control Supervisor

Kroger Inventory Control Supervisor Tina Meyers discusses her work in a distribution center, serving stores in Ohio and Michigan.

Featured in Chapter 1 of the NRF Foundation Supply Chain, Inventory & Logistics course

Meet a Retail Store Leader

"The hardest part about working here is not adopting every cat that I see," jokes PetSmart Store Leader Dylan Barone as he discusses the duties and responsibilities of leading a store.

Featured in Chapter 1 of the NRF Foundation Retail Industry Fundamentals course

Meet a Retail Assistant Buyer

Burlington Assistant Buyer Zach Forgani tells us about his job.

Meet a Retail Transportation Manager

Kroger Transportation Manager Allan Oliver manages over 130 drivers delivering groceries in Columbus, OH. He shares what drove him to join the Kroger team.

Featured in Chapter 4 of the NRF Foundation Supply Chain, Inventory & Logistics course

Meet a Retail Truck Driver

Walmart Truck Driver Brandon Hirst enjoys how his mobile "cubicle" allows him to explore the nation's lakes, streams, and waterfalls, all while being part of a team that looks out for one another.

Featured in Chapter 1 of the NRF Foundation Supply Chain, Inventory & Logistics course

Meet a Retail Lead Pharmacy Technician

"I've been here for 14 years, and I wouldn't trade it for the world," says Kroger Lead Pharmacy Technician Januari Vaughn. "I love interacting with all the people. I love being able to be there, for them — with whatever they need."

Featured in Chapter 1 of the NRF Foundation Customer Service & Sales course

Meet a Retail Senior Lead of Customer Service

Old Navy Senior Lead of Customer Service Rubi Huerta enjoys making a difference in people's lives and appreciates how her team leader makes her feel safe as well as encouraged to strive for more.

Featured in Chapter 2 of NRF Foundation Retail Industry Fundamentals course and Chapter 5 of the NRF Foundation Customer Service & Sales course

Meet a Retail Store Leader

Kroger Store Leader Lamaur Buck started at the company as a clerk while attending university. He shares a typical workday at his store — a 115,000 square-foot, high-volume store with over 200 associates.

Featured in Chapter 1 of the NRF Foundation Business of Retail course

Meet a Retail Allocation Analyst

Burlington Allocation Analyst Anil Murthy-Uppal tells us how he gets to be hands on, impacting what the customer sees in a store by analyzing the latest product and where it needs to be allocated to optimize the customer experiences.

Meet a Retail Founder & CEO

Founder and CEO Torrance Hart shares details about how she started her corporate gifting business and how previous careers prepared her.