The Summit Program is L.L.Bean’s management training program, designed to launch college graduates into a retail store leadership career in just 14 weeks. Following successful completion of the program you’re promoted and placed in one of our stores as a Retail Manager where you’ll continue on an accelerated path to future leadership roles.
The store is your classroom. “Learn by doing” in this experiential training program. You’ll experience hands-on learning in the stores, lead large teams, provide award-wining customer service, and participate in structured training and leadership development courses.
Your career development is our priority. You’ll get regular one-on-one coaching from your trainers, Store Manager, and District Manager. Our ratio of trainees to trainers is unique in the industry and sets this program apart from other retail leadership programs.