Internships: Follett Corporate Merchandise Buying, Marketing, Finance, Merchandise Planning - Westchester, IL

Follett is now accepting Spring 2019 and Summer 2019 internship applications at their corporate office in Westchester, IL (near Chicago). Please see the below image for internships available. To apply, go to their recruiting website here.

Job: Vert & Vogue Full-Time - Buying & E-Commerce Associate - Durham, NC

BUYING AND E-COMMERCE ASSOCIATE

At Vert & Vogue you'll be a part of a dynamic, collaborative culture. Your voice will be valued, and opportunity available to you. You'll help grow our small retail operation, and support our indie designers too. You’ll promote sustainable and American made fashion goods. You’ll build lasting, meaningful client relationships. You’ll contribute to the revitalization of downtown Durham. You'll be pushed outside of your comfort zone, but as a result you will grow and so will we. This is not your typical retail gig, and we aren’t looking for typical folks. We go deep. We aim to demonstrate care in all that we do, and spread joie de vivre to all that touch V&V. Are you game?

YOUR CRED You've worked at least 1 year in a buying or administrative role, preferably in a fastpaced, small business and/or retail environment. You can cite numerous examples of your outstanding organizational and technical skills. You have a college degree, ideally in textiles or retail management. Sales experience in retail fashion is a major plus.

THE POSITION This position is primarily responsible for receiving goods, creating and uploading products, order fulfillment, buying research and brand communications, data entry, database maintenance, reporting & analysis, travel logistics, and providing additional support on our sales floor if needed.

COMP/BENEFITS The position is FULL-TIME, five days a week. Salary is commensurate with experience. It includes two weeks paid vacation, paid personal/sick/holidays, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with V&V match, and merchandise discounts.

APPLY Fired up? Then please DROP-OFF YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER in person at 353 W. Main St., Durham. Remote applicants may submit a resume and cover letter via email to dreamer@vertandvogue.com. Please include the position in the subject line. In your cover letter, please tell us your qualifications and why you want to work at V&V. Applicants must provide a cover letter to be considered for this position. Sorry, no phone inquiries. Merci!

ABOUT Founded in 2008, Vert & Vogue now has two stores in downtown Durham. Its women's and men's collections present goods crafted and chosen with care, including American made clothing, shoes, handbags, and jewelry. V&V has been named a top store in the country by Lucky Magazine, featured in The New York Times, and is the 2016 winner of the Indy Week's Best Women's & Men's Boutique.

Internship: Merchandise Buyer Intern - Minneapolis, MN - Target

buyer graduate intern

apply nowjob id bra000b0ldate posted 01/15/2016location minneapolis, minnesota – united states

Description:

JOIN US AS A MERCHANDISE BUYER INTERN

Similar Industry Titles and Key Words: Brand Manager, Associate Brand Manager, General Management

Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals.  As a Merchandise Buyer you'll take the lead as you…

• Gain valuable general management skills while learning about a career in Merchandising while working on projects of significant value and importance to the business
• Work cross-functionally with Merchandise Planning, Marketing/Advertising, Sourcing, Finance, Distribution, and Stores as well as many other experts throughout the organization to drive your project to completion.
• Participate in the day-to-day activities of a Buyer, developing business strategies, marketing plans and merchandise assortments to drive profitable sales and see how our Merchandising teams make key financial decisions for their businesses that provide our guests with great value, quality and style.
• Gain broad exposure to many aspects of Merchandising such as: product development, packaging innovation, multicultural marketing, private label development, and import and sourcing initiatives.
• 10 week, project based internship program where you will drive results by collaborating cross functionally, and utilizing forward-thinking solutions and innovative approaches
• Participate in specialized leadership development training exclusive to those in the MBA internship and work closely with a cohort group of peers.

Requirements

• MBA in progress with 5 to 7 years of previous work experience
• Interested in a career in general management or brand management
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, decision-making, and organization skills
• Creative problem-solving and risk-taking skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking and attention to detail
• Superior leadership skills with enthusiasm, initiative and a passion for results

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Internship: Merchandising Summer 2016 - Charlotte, NC - Belk

Summer 2016 Internship: Merchandising

Charlotte, NC, United States

Job Id#: 8164

Date published: 1-Sep-2015

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Position Summary:

Belk Internship Program: Merchandising

Belk, Inc. is the nation’s largest privately owned and operated department store company with approximately 300 Belk stores and 23,000 associates located in 16 states with revenues of $4 billion and growing. Recently named in Stores Magazine as one of the Top 50 online retailers, we are also philanthropic and provided over $19.0 million in support to local communities, education initiatives, and breast cancer. In 2013, we proudly celebrated our 125^th anniversary with a continued commitment to our mission, “To satisfy the modern Southern lifestyle like no one else, so that our customers get the fashion they desire and the value they deserve.” We are investing heavily in our business and are looking for talented people to join our diverse and inclusive Belk team.

Belk Internship Program Overview:

Belk Interns (BIP’s) are the rock stars of their field.  From Retail Management and Merchandising to Corporate roles such as Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, E-Commerce, Human Resources, Creative and Communications, Belk is committed to investing in college students to spend the summer interning with us.  The Belk Internship program is a comprehensive development program which exposes you to executive-level subject matter experts while focusing on hands-on work experience.

Merchandising Opportunities:

The Merchandising Internship program is an intensive 10 week development program created to provide hands on training in the areas of Buying, Planning, Product Development or E-Commerce.  As an intern, you will participate in a variety of instructor led workshops, project assignments and business overviews to prepare you for an exciting career in Merchandising.  

What’s in it for you?

·         Learn how to manage a multi-million dollar business and drive the profitability of your buying office/department

·         Analyze fashion and business trends while comparing location sales to highlight inventory successes and opportunities

·         Shop retail market to identify assortment, incoming trends and pricing opportunities based on competitive landscape

·         Prepare materials for merchant line review.  Assist in recapping, finalizing, and communicating style placement to cross functional development teams, agents and vendors

·         Providing business support through report generation and analysis of business results

·         Support and Participate in assortment planning, seasonal financial planning and store planning

·         Get exposure to senior executives in the corporate organization and in stores

·         Invest in a career with a highly successful family owned company that has been in business for over 125 years and has a commitment to diversity, the development of our people and giving back to the communities in which it serves

Where you can go

Our goal is to show you a career path where you can become the Buyer/Planner/Product Manager/Web Merchant of a multi-million dollar business.  Through the Belk Internship program, Belk will give you the foundations needed to become a successful Executive in an environment where you can manage your career, influence change and drive the business.

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; preferred 3.2 GPA

• Graduation Date between December 2016 and June 2017

• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills

• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and customer centric mentality

• Technically competent with an emphasis in MS Office

Internship Logistics

·         10 week, paid internship based in Charlotte, NC

·         Start date: June 2016

·         Interns are responsible for their own housing, transportation and meals

Job: Merchandising Executive Trainee - Houston, TX - Stage Stores

Merchandising Executive Trainee

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Overview

Date Posted:

 2/16/2016

Job Code:

 392

Location:

 Stage Stores Corporate Office Hires

Address:

 2425 West Loop South

City:

 Houston

State:

 TX

Country:

 United States of America

Category:

 CORP - Merchandising – Buying

Description 

 

As a participant in the Stage Stores Executive Development Program, you will receive 12 weeks of general training in our merchandising division. Upon completion, you will begin a rotational program first as an Assistant Buyer followed by a rotation as an Allocation Analyst. After these two years, you work together with the company to determine the best long-term career track you want to follow. With a multitude of opportunities in Buying and Planning & Allocations, the career possibilities are endless!

Program start dates are: June 2016 and August 2016.

As an Assistant Buyer:

Objective: To support the Buyer in carrying out the day to day operations of the Merchandising division; to identify and develop new processes to maximize the efficiency of the buying process; to cultivate and maintain smooth relationships with vendors, including communication and payment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain an understanding of how Buyer and the Merchandise Planner projects all SOC components.
• Learn to identify and react quickly to key items, trends and slow sellers.
• Understand use of Promotional and Permanent Markdown Systems.
• Acquire knowledge and communicate with vendor community.
• Complete all required training as scheduled.
• Update weekly and seasonal recaps, best sellers, and key items recaps.
• Learn to correct/approve ad copy, follow-up with ad co-op, and recap ad results.
• Learn Merchandise Payable procedures and resolve problems in a timely, effective manner.
• Advertising: fills out pre-plan sheets; fact sheets; requests samples. Help to conceptualize and lay-out advertising.
• Work in partnership with buyer to reach product decisions and build product assortments.
• Follow up on samples with vendors, and distribute to the necessary supporting departments.
• Attend monthly meetings with Allocations to review incoming assortments.
• Follow up on incoming shipments and update office with changes.
• Communicate revisions of price, quantity and delivery dates to all departments (planner, allocator, and advertising).
• Support a collaborative, innovative and results-oriented environment with peers.
• Assist Buyers in projecting POS/PERM markdowns and input into the system. Show initiative and take ownership of own development.

As an Allocation Analyst:

Objective: Responsible for execution of store unit plans and assortments for fashion planning levels through allocation of product and the development of bottom up assortments, minimum presentation by store and distribution
of product on replenishment styles. Analyze store productivity by business on a regular basis to ensure the execution of corporate sales and inventory objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute store unit plans and assortments through allocation of product.
• Execute pre-packs, size curves, key item presentations, min and max allocation quantities by volume group, pre-allocations on initial season set-ups of product and pack by store orders.
• Adjust post market assortments to accommodate trending stores.
• Perform timely analysis on stock to sales and provide recommendations so future receipts can drive sales and bring resolution to individual store inventory issues.
• Participate in the development of bottom up unit assortments and minimum presentation plans for replenishment items.
• Maintain replenishment seasonality curves and execute season build orders.
• Own the monthly assortment meetings.
• Support Planner in routine analysis.
• Update ladder plans on an “as needed” basis.
• React to changes in allocations to resolve individual store issues.
• Maintain open lines of communication with vendors regarding purchase order shipment and tracking as well as availability issues.
• Support a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment with peers.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of Merchandising, Planning, and D.C.
• Achieve pre-distro rates and out of stock percentage guidelines.
   

Minimum Requirements 

 

Skill Requirements/Qualifications:

• 4-Year College Degree with GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Previous Retail experience preferred
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Effectively prioritize and manage time.
• Maintain a system of organization for the office.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (clear and concise).
• Ability to negotiate.
• Perseverance (pursuance of work with energy, drive and a need to finish; never giving up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setback).
• Willingness to consult multiple resources to obtain answers.
• Effective oral presentation skills with well-prepared content and confident delivery.
• Multi-task efficiency.

Internship: Merchandise Team Internship - Houston, TX - Francesca's

Merchandise Team Internship

Job Locations 

US-TX-Houston

ID 

2016-9266

Address  

8760 Clay Road

Suite (if any) 

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City 

Houston

Category 

Buying

State 

TX

More information about this job:

Overview:

francesca’s® provides a unique shopping experience with each visit. When shoppers visit francesca’s® they will find that each boutique is a treasure chest overflowing with gifts, apparel, home accessories and jewelry that reflects the most fashionable styles and desired items from all over the world. 

francesca’s® is seeking motivated rising juniors and seniors to spend a summer in our Merchandising department located in our corporate office in Houston, TX. Participants will experience 10 weeks of hands-on learning focused primarily on the product life cycle and gaining perspectives from cross-functional team members in our Buying, eCommerce, Marketing, and Distribution departments.

Responsibilities:

In addition, participants will have the opportunity to work on a number of projects and deliverables, including the following:

• Understanding and executing departmental strategies
• Maintaining assortment sheets and compiling reports
• Supporting the team in the purchase order process
• Preparing for meetings
• Maintaining samples
• Performing competitive analysis research
• Presenting a project at the end of the 10 week internship program
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Resume and a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Professional/Academic recommendations
• Must be a rising Junior or Senior in a fashion retail program at an accredited university
• Ability to independently secure housing in the Houston area
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Should have strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail necessary

Internship: Merchant Omni Buying/Planning - Macy's

Macy’s Merchant Omni Buying/Planning Internship

New York, New York

Job Overview: 

Macy’s Merchant Omni Buying/Planning teams are directly responsible for the merchandise assortment and strategy in all Macy’s stores and e-commerce websites. A Macy’s Merchant Omni Buying/Planning Internship allows you to explore the dynamics of managing a multi-million dollar business within a corporate retail setting. As a Merchant Omni Buying/Planning intern, you’ll benefit from a structured 8-week program designed to develop your business acumen and leadership skills through a combination of classroom learning, workshops, and real-world assignments.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with development of merchandise assortment offered in stores and on the macys.com website.
• Perform analytically complex assignments.
• Build constructive and collaborative relationships with colleagues and vendors.   
• Assist with procurement, product development, vendor partnerships, assortment planning, financial analysis, localization planning, advertising, allocation, and replenishment.  
• Perform data analysis and make recommendations impacting sales and profitability.
• Regular, dependable attendance & punctuality.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:      

• Rising senior at an accredited university. A minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA is preferred. All majors will be considered for this opportunity.

Communication Skills: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as reports and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills: 

• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze data and draw conclusions. Above average quantitative skills preferred.

Reasoning Ability:

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands:

• This position involves extended periods of sitting and the extensive use of computer and the office equipment. May involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Involves close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Other skills: 

• Demonstrated leadership skills, assertiveness, and intellectual curiosity.

Work Hours: 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and store/company needs.

Go to http://www.macyscollege.com/JobSearch/JobListing/COR01917 for more info.

This job description is not all inclusive. In addition, Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.