Company: Ava's Bridal Couture
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Position: Internship
Department: Merchandising and Digital Retailing

Apply online at https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=merchandising+internship&l=Dallas-Fort+Worth%2C+TX&vjk=8aadeabc182c6e54

Bridal Fashion Merchandising Internships place a focus on buying, merchandising, selling, marketing, social media, inventory control, business operations and management.

Apparel Design Internships place a focus on sewn product design, production, manufacturing, alterations, vintage gown remakes, custom changes, sleeves and business operations.

Select Internship Dates from the Following Templates:
Fall Internship Date Range: August - December
Spring Internship Date Range: January - May
Summer Internship Date Range: May - August

Most college level internships have requirements to meet as well as a minimum/maximum hours guideline. We customize the dates, schedule and content focus based on the season and the student's interests.

All interns report to the owners for highest level of education and experience.
Our internships are on a voluntary basis for educational class credit.
Perks include enrollment to our online business course, market travel, trying on wedding dresses, working directly with the brides and owners, flexible schedules, and being immersed in the daily operations of a high volume locally owned bridal salon.

If you have ever wanted to open your own bridal salon or gain experience for a future corporate business/merchandising role, this internship is for you!

Your cover letter is a great way to stand out as an applicant.
Tell us what hobbies or skills you find relatable to the needs of a bridal salon.

As a bridal intern, your role is to:
1. Enter incoming website forms for bride dress shopping appointments.
2. Review bridal style quiz entries, measurements and dress inspiration photos.
4. Research merchandise ship dates, dress style sourcing and unique needs for each bride's personality, dress sizes, and price range prior to the appointment.
5. Prepare dress selections in our bridal showroom for each upcoming bride.
6. Respond to voicemails, emails, calls and text messages from customers.
7. Maintain bridal inventory sections, discontinuations and strategy of product placement.
8. Give store tours and welcome bridal appointments
9. Inventory management + market preparation.
10. Unbox shipments, try ons and upload images to website.
11. Store events + community enrichment.
12. Front window displays and product organization.

You play a large role leading brides thru our organized process while creating a personalized experience saying yes to the dress!

Our interns are often hired and promote within the company for those looking for short term and long term business experience.

Looking for Leadership in the Following Areas:
- Personable, Genuine + Able to Problem Solve
- Mature, Consistent, Relatable + Calm
- Professional, Clean + Stylish Appearance
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Always Learning + Ready to Grow
- Able to Lift 50 lbs
- Flexible schedules including part time/full time
- Fridays and Saturdays are a must (Please consider this when applying)
- Positive Attitude + Team Focused
- Computer Savvy with Google + Acuity Scheduling

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Include a Cover Letter to Stand Out as an Applicant:

1. How will Ava's Bridal and our bridal community benefit from the lasting impact you make as an intern?

2. What is your Ideal Schedule + Availability
(Please note Fridays and Saturdays are most important in the Bridal Industry. Our management is committed to Fridays and Saturdays. All other days are flexible Monday thru Thursday. Closed Sundays.)

3. Where do you see yourself with the company short term or long term?

4. What hobbies, talents or skills do you enjoy that would be helpful at Ava's Bridal when it comes to displays, sewn products, store operations + sales/marketing?

5. What strengths do you have to offer/ideas for this role? What challenges do you expect to face?

6. Are you aware the business internship is for educational class credit?

7. Any questions we can answer?

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week