Merchandising Intern at FURNITURELAND SOUTH INC

Jamestown, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Retail Trends, Competitive Pricing, Showroom Displays, Creative Ideas, Vendor Data Analysis, Sustainable Practices, Visual Merchandising, Showroom Layouts, Team Collaboration, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Details Job Location: Jamestown, NC 27282 Position Type: Internship Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Design Job purpose Furnitureland South is looking for a motivated Merchandising Intern to work on a variety of merchandising projects in-store. The ideal intern will be a great fit for our energetic and creative team. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on challenging, meaningful projects with guidance from a mentor and other members of our team. Essential Functions and responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Explore retail trends and competitive pricing strategies to identify new opportunities and improve product offerings. Support the setup and breakdown of showroom displays, ensuring all components are properly organized and visually appealing. Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide input on creative ideas for merchandising and product placement strategies. Analyze vendor data, including product performance and sales trends, to provide insights that aid in vendor selection and ordering decisions. Support efforts to evaluate vendor practices, focusing on sustainable product information and materials. Collaborate with the visual merchandising team to create engaging displays and arrange accessories that enhance the customer experience. Assist designers in planning and executing showroom layouts and designs, ensuring alignment with branding and functional requirements. Assist with various merchandising tasks and projects as needed to support team objectives. Other duties as assigned Working conditions This job operates in an onsite professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones. Physical requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary Qualifications Required Education and Experience Must be enrolled in a four-year college/university, preferably, but not limited to the status of a rising senior at the time of the internship or an individual enrolled in a two-year college with at least one year of relevant work experience. Preferred Education and Experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

The Merchandising Intern will explore retail trends and support the setup of showroom displays while collaborating with the visual merchandising team. They will also analyze vendor data to provide insights for product offerings and assist in various merchandising tasks.