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:

Merchandising & Product Support

• 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.

Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination

• 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.
• Store experience a plus