Company: Academy Sports + Outdoors Corporate
Location: Katy, TX
Position: Internship
Department: Merchandising and Digital Retailing

Apply online at https://careers.academy.com/us/en/job/R266581/2024-Summer-Internship

With several Buying offices to choose from, such as Apparel, Footwear, Sports & Recreation, and Outdoor, you will have the opportunity to work as part of one of these exciting teams as a Buying intern. You will be surrounded by the professionals who are responsible for packing our shelves with the best assortment of brands at everyday low prices in our 259 stores. During the course of your summer, you will receive a comprehensive experience of what it takes to be a successful Merchant at Academy Sports + Outdoors!

What we are looking for:

Seniors who graduate by December 2024 or Juniors who graduate by December 2025

Record of strong academic performance

Candidates open to relocation (Internship will take place at Katy, TX HQ)

Candidates open to full-time employment upon internship completion

Education:

• Junior or Senior status at an accredited college or university
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time of internship
• Degree plan reflecting area of internship focus
• Involvement with a club, organization, or extra-curricular activity preferred

Work Experiences:

• Customer Service: Preferred
• Distribution Center Experience: No Experience Needed
• Managed Groups of No Experience Needed
• Management Experience: No Experience is Needed
• Retail Experience: Preferred

Skills:

• Ability to relate and apply the knowledge acquired in the academic setting to the company setting
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Team-orienteded thinker
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

Responsibilities:

• Required to complete an assigned project related to the business area of focus and present project results to executive management
• Develop and contribute to the goals and priorities of the department
• Evaluate current processes and make recommendations for implementing improvements
• Gain exposure to and learn about various teams within the department and how they contribute to Academy’s success
• Maintain consistent and punctual submission of all work assignments to the Intern Supervisor and Manager of Talent Acquisition, including periodic progress reports
• Prepare for and utilize training opportunities provided
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular attendance required