Merchandising Intern

The Merchandising Intern will support the Merchandising team with product assortment planning, inventory analysis, vendor coordination, promotional execution, and reporting activities. This internship provides hands-on experience in retail merchandising, category management, product lifecycle management, and consumer trends analysis. The intern will gain exposure to cross-functional business operations while contributing to projects that support sales growth, customer engagement, and overall merchandising strategy. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with maintaining product assortments and merchandising databases. Support product setup activities, including item creation, product descriptions, and pricing updates. Help monitor product performance and identify trends in sales, inventory, and customer purchasing behavior. Assist in preparing promotional calendars and merchandising presentations. Conduct competitive market and retail research to identify product opportunities and emerging trends. Analysis & Reporting Compile and analyze sales, inventory, and margin reports. Track key merchandising metrics and summarize findings for business partners. Assist with forecasting and inventory planning activities. Prepare ad hoc reports and dashboards using Excel and other reporting tools. Help identify opportunities to improve product assortment and inventory efficiency. Support communication with vendors regarding product information, samples, and promotional materials. Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance teams on merchandising initiatives. Assist in coordinating product launches and promotional campaigns. Participate in vendor meetings and internal project discussions. Store & Customer Experience Support Review store merchandising standards and provide recommendations for improvements. Assist with visual merchandising and promotional execution projects. Analyze customer feedback and sales performance to identify merchandising opportunities. Support seasonal product transitions and merchandising resets. TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Ability to work independently in a hybrid work environment. Succinct interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel Understanding of retail math and analytical skills Ability to participate and present ideas/opinions in department meetings. Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt easily and positively to change. Ability to excel in a highly team orientated environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks, organize and prioritize workload, and complete work with a sense of urgency, accuracy, and follow-up. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Legal Age: 18 Years Rising senior enrolled in an accredited college or university program with a minimum 2.5 GPA Pursuing a degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail Management, or a related field. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr