Intern - Retail Merchandising – January 2027 (4, 8, or 12-Month Term)

Parkland Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunoco LP in Canada is seeking a Merchandising Intern to support category strategies, assortment planning, pricing data, and vendor coordination across a network of retail stores. You will analyze sales trends, assist with launches, and contribute to planogram and merchandising initiatives to enhance the customer shopping experience.

Working with category managers and cross‑functional teams, you will gain hands‑on experience in retail merchandising, inventory management, and data analytics while

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Canadian post‑secondary institution and pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Retail Management, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Data Analytics/Business Analytics, Finance, Consumer Behaviour, or related field.
• Preference for 3rd or 4th year with at least one term remaining after the work term.

Responsibilities

• Support category managers with merchandising and assortment planning.
• Analyze sales, pricing, and consumer trend data.
• Assist with promotional planning, execution, and performance tracking.
• Conduct competitive market and pricing research.
• Maintain product, pricing, and vendor information.
• Support new product launches and category initiatives.
• Assist with planogram development and merchandising execution.
• Prepare sales reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Coordinate with vendors and cross‑functional teams.
• Help optimize inventory, product performance and customer experience.

Education

Canadian post‑secondary education

3rd/4th year preferred

Job description

Description

As of November 1, 2025, Sunoco LP has successfully completed its acquisition of Parkland Corporation. For more information, please visit www.sunocolp.com.

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

The Opportunity:

The Merchandising Intern will support the Merchandising team in developing and executing category strategies that drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction across a network of convenience retail stores. This role will assist with product assortment planning, promotional execution, competitive market analysis, sales reporting, and vendor coordination. The intern will analyze sales and consumer trends, help maintain product and pricing data, support new product launches, and contribute to planogram and merchandising initiatives designed to enhance the customer shopping experience. Working closely with category managers and cross-functional teams, the intern will gain hands‑on experience in retail merchandising, inventory management, and category optimization while developing analytical, organizational, and communication skills in a fast‑paced retail environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support category managers with merchandising and assortment planning.
• Analyze sales, pricing, and consumer trend data.
• Assist with promotional planning, execution, and performance tracking.
• Conduct competitive market and pricing research.
• Maintain product, pricing, and vendor information.
• Support new product launches and category initiatives.
• Assist with planogram development and merchandising execution.
• Prepare sales reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Coordinate with vendors and cross‑functional teams.
• Help optimize inventory, product performance, and customer experience.

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Canadian post‑secondary institution and pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Retail Management, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Data Analytics/Business Analytics, Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Insights, or a related field.
• Preference will be given to students in their 3rd or 4th year of study with at least one academic term remaining following the completion of the work term.

Requirements:

• Available for a 4, 8, or 12‑month work term beginning in January 2027.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Strong initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn.

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down‑to‑earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required. Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Networks help us activate enterprise-wide strategies that power a proactive culture of diversity, equity, inclusions, and ultimately - belonging.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre‑employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.