Campus Merchandising Intern - Trend Analysis & Mentorship

T E C Industrial Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 8,900 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Full-time placement after graduation

Executive exposure and mentorship

Professional development workshops

Casual work environment

Job summary

LidsU, based in Indianapolis, runs a comprehensive internship program across multiple professional disciplines in the fast-paced world of bookstore, retail, sports and fashion.

Interns work at the Lids Corporate Office in Indianapolis under mentors, with opportunities to present projects to leadership and gain marketable career experience. Housing stipend and potential full-time placement are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in retail merchandising, buying, planning, marketing, sports licensing, or business management.
• Passion for collegiate athletics, university brands, and consumer trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales, inventory, and market data.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced retail and consumer products environment.
• Experience with data analysis, merchandising, retail, or campus organizations is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist buyers and planners with assortment reviews and product line planning.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and market trends to identify business opportunities.
• Support vendor meetings, line reviews, and product presentations.
• Research emerging trends in licensed apparel, headwear, hardgoods, and fan merchandise.
• Evaluate product performance and recommend opportunities for assortment growth.
• Assist in tracking key merchandising metrics including sales, margin, inventory turn, and sell-through.
• Support pricing, promotional, and seasonal merchandising strategies.
• Build reports and presentations for leadership reviews.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on product launches, campus activations, and special events.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Buying & planning

Marketing

Sports licensing

Business management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Pursuing college degree

Tools

None

Job description

LidsU, based in Indianapolis, runs a comprehensive internship program across multiple professional disciplines in the fast-paced world of bookstore, retail, sports and fashion.

Interns work at the Lids Corporate Office in Indianapolis under mentors, with opportunities to present projects to leadership and gain marketable career experience. Housing stipend and potential full-time placement are offered.