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 #LI-KB1