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Merchandising Intern - Summer 2024
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Company: Michael's Corporate
Location: Irving, TX
Position: Internship
Department: Merchandising and Digital RetailingApply online at https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=internship&l=denton%2C+tx&radius=35&start=130&pp=gQDDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACFEuPxgDSAQMBIU4KGAsCE9i07arxmyIWnGlM58Tzyrw7EtYwTam_7br4kwfBBCoLRHSgLMlblEElQxX_B5ORuBmmWBhkyEz8ySe3Wig78IVT8LZQ3smjaAYUTQpC2U5NK9byG2woAij4pyUcXgIjZ-ejyIFRhOplb0FQFQqYHg0X3yaVKBLwsjUI37PVk5fWzA_VlaPR2VbdhNNVtSDpGFFa334MPPDn8aGQCcZlMWcmyuFQmjJp4OgwPAEY7I_Sd3oubKOAYRDAl5BxC_qoj1SvQvNi8zY6AAA&vjk=c1ad8f4fac12578f
Our 10-week paid Internship program is designed to attract and develop future leaders. The Merchandising intern will learn, train, and prepare for a Merchandising position through participation in the Summer Intern Program. The Merchandising Intern will be assigned to one of Michael’s Merchandising teams and will gain hands-on experience with core responsibilities, relevant projects, and assignments.
Major Activities
Understand the lifecycle of the item/category of merchandise.
Gain an understanding of the business impact of the item/category as it relates to Key Performance Indicators.
Identify and understand who our competition is.
Gain an understanding of Sales Forecasting.
Gain an understanding of the in-season process of flow of receipts and exit strategy planning.
Gain an understanding of financial and reporting tools.
Learn firsthand the importance of relationship building by collaborating with internal and external leaders.
Will analyze and determine opportunities for the item/category.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners within Merchandising.
Will manage projects or tasks, demonstrating initiative and the ability to produce good work results through and with the Team.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in business or merchandising
Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent Google Suite applications
Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires
GPA of 3.0 or above
College Juniors and above
One year of experience working in a retail environment is preferred. Retail operations experience in the specific functional area is a plus
Good written and verbal communication and listening skills
Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Proficiency in Excel
Willingness to learn and self-motivated
Preferred Skills
Demonstrate a desire to learn the merchandising process and product lifecycle
Demonstrate ability to analyze reports and draw conclusions and recommendations
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments at the same time
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
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