Future Merchandising Leader Intern

CareerArc; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Freight's Merchandising Internship Program offers college students and recent graduates hands-on experience shaping products, assortments, and in-store experiences. Over 10 weeks you’ll work with Merchandising leaders and cross-functional partners on ownership over projects addressing critical business questions.

Interns gain exposure to multiple retail disciplines, receive ongoing coaching and mentorship from managers, and contribute meaningful work from day one in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Junior in college obtaining a 4-year undergraduate degree.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with ability to work cross-functionally.
• Interest in merchandising, retail operations, and product presentation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with category owners to analyze business using data and insights.
• Support product and assortment strategy and category performance.
• Elevate store experience through product storytelling and promotional presentation.
• Assist with space and planogram optimization using data and testing.
• Collaborate across Merchandising, Store Ops, Inventory, Forecasting, Marketing.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial spirit

Multi-tasking

Strategic thinking

Education

Pursuing a 4-year undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Harbor Freight's Merchandising Internship Program offers college students and recent graduates hands-on experience shaping products, assortments, and in-store experiences. Over 10 weeks you’ll work with Merchandising leaders and cross-functional partners on ownership over projects addressing critical business questions.

Interns gain exposure to multiple retail disciplines, receive ongoing coaching and mentorship from managers, and contribute meaningful work from day one in a fast-paced