Product Development Intern Summer 2027

Bass Pro Shops; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops offers a 10-week internship program designed to develop career competencies within a multifaceted outdoor retailer. You will work on projects across merchandising, product development, and market research while gaining exposure to senior leadership at Base Camp.

Interns participate in field trips to our Granddaddy store, Big Cedar Lodge, and boat manufacturing plants, building hands-on experience and networking opportunities in a dynamic outdoor-focused company.

Qualifications

• Completion of junior year of college through graduating year.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Available for the full 10-week, 40 hours/week internship.
• Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program related to the internship.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to relocate to the internship location for the duration.

Responsibilities

• Assists with product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategy.
• Assists in developing Proprietary Product, identifying market trends, and setting product/price structures.
• Assists in the preparation of financial plans and business strategy.
• Obtains vendor samples and tracks designs awaiting approval.

Skills

Market research

Forecasting

Product development

Sourcing

Marketing strategy

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree

GPA 3.0

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Your Adventure Starts Here!

Bass Pro Shops Internship Program offers a 10-week immersive work program giving students a holistic overview of the business focusing on career and competency development while gaining valuable experience with a multifaceted company.

Here in Springfield, MO nestled among the natural beauty of the Missouri Ozarks, you’ll find Bass Pro Shops headquarters. We call it Base Camp. From here, it’s a short hike to pristine fishing holes, prime hunting grounds, wooded hills for camping, clear streams for canoeing, and much more. Why here instead of the big city? Because staying close to nature is a big part of who we are.

What our Interns get out of an Internship at Bass Pro Shops:

Working alongside talented individuals, you will be jumping in to assist with projects, research and work experience that directly impacts our business. As a key-player on the team, you will have professional development and networking opportunities with leadership in the organization to build your professional brand.

We can’t forget about the fieldtrips! You will have the opportunity to take team trips to learn about the many areas of our business. We will visit our Granddaddy retail store, Big Cedar Lodge and our Boat Manufacturing Plants offering a behind-the-scenes overview of the organization to get an immersive experience about our passion for the outdoors and conservation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the development of Proprietary Product, identifying market trends, and developing product and price structures

• Assists Merchant and Product Development team with product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategy.

• Assists the merchant in the preparation of financial plans and business strategy.

• Obtains vendor samples for new products. Logs and tracks all designs that the Merchandiser must approve and all TX’s that the Merchandiser or Catalog Assistant must approve.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Education Required: Completion of Junior year of college through graduating year.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Preferred Major:
• Available for full commitment of 10-week program (40 hours/week)
• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university in pursuit of bachelor’s degree in related field
• Eligible to work in the US
• Ability to relocate to work location for the duration of the program

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel required varies based on internship, minimal.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:

• Performs tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well-defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by supervisor. Limited opportunity exists for exercising independent judgment and decision making.

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

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