Merchandising Program Intern — Summer 2027

Pilotcompany; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Company in Knoxville, TN invites a summer Program Intern to join the Merchandising Category team. This paid in-person internship runs June 7–August 13, 2027, offering exposure to product planning, supplier negotiations, and data-driven decision making.

As a student in Retail/Marketing/Business, you will work on real projects, analyze sales trends, and help prepare planning materials while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a degree in Retail, Marketing, or Business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Tableau experience a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence on merchandising projects.
• Conduct market research on consumer trends and competitors.
• Assist in planning materials and strategic documents.
• Support vendor negotiations and related activities.
• Analyze sales and category performance data to inform decisions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Data analytics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Curiosity / willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in Retail, Marketing, or Business

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Pilot Company in Knoxville, TN invites a summer Program Intern to join the Merchandising Category team. This paid in-person internship runs June 7–August 13, 2027, offering exposure to product planning, supplier negotiations, and data-driven decision making.

As a student in Retail/Marketing/Business, you will work on real projects, analyze sales trends, and help prepare planning materials while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.