Summer 2027 Buying Intern

Dillard's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillard's Buying/Design internship in Little Rock, AR is a fully paid, fast-paced program designed to prepare talented college students for a full-time role within Dillard's Buying/Design Team.

You'll rotate through Accessories, Home, and Menswear buying and design, participate in workshops on merchandising, finance, and store support, and network with senior leaders while gaining hands-on project experience.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Emphasis in Business Management, Marketing, Finance or Fashion Merchandising preferred.
• Strong academic performance (GPA of 3.0 or higher).
• Prepared and ready to work full-time at the Little Rock, AR corporate office by the Program start date.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze data and reports, including sales, orders, sales to stock ratios and trends to determine courses of action based on analysis of brand performance.
• Manage Purchase Orders through style set up, order generation, and database management.
• Create assortment plans for stores based on sales plans.
• Analyze fashion trends and recommend future product purchases.
• Manage vendor performance in order to achieve financial goals.
• Analyze and recommend opportunities to expand existing brands and establish new brands.
• Review replenishment by door and maximize product performance and minimize liabilities.
• Develop relationships with vendors to optimize performance and achieve business objectives.
• Prepare and recommend marketing and advertising proposals related to assigned brand(s).
• Professionally communicate with members within the organization and vendor partners.
• Organize and maintain sample development vaults/rooms based on team needs.
• Visit Dillard’s stores with buyers and executives to identify opportunities to support retail teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Business/Marketing/Fashion Merchandising focus

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dillard’s Buying/Design internship is a fully paid, fast-paced, competitive program designed to prepare talented & ambitious college students for a full-time position within Dillard's Buying/Design Team.

Program Details (The Specifics)

May 24, 2027 - July 30, 2027

Two-week rotations through select Accessories, Home, and Menswear Buying & Design teams. This will focus on understanding the buying and design process, learning systems, area-specific projects, and job shadowing.

Training Workshops focused on gaining insight into Merchant/Store support areas to include Replenishment, Finance & Accounting, Distribution Centers & Logistics, Vendor Compliance, Store Planning & Construction, and Product Development & Design.

Networking opportunities and store visits with Senior Leaders.

• Review and analyze data and reports, including sales, orders, sales to stock ratios and trends to determine courses of action based on analysis of brand performance.
• Manage Purchase Orders through style set up, order generation, and database management.
• Create assortment plans for stores based on sales plans.
• Analyze fashion trends and recommend future product purchases.
• Manage vendor performance in order to achieve financial goals.
• Analyze and recommend opportunities to expand existing brands and establish new brands.
• Review replenishment by door and maximize product performance and minimize liabilities.
• Develop relationships with vendors to optimize performance and achieve business objectives.
• Prepare and recommend marketing and advertising proposals related to assigned brand(s).
• Professionally communicate with members within the organization and vendor partners.
• Organize and maintain sample development vaults/rooms based on team needs.
• Visit Dillard’s stores with buyers and executives to identify opportunities to support retail teams.

Desired Skills

• Interest and ability in analytical and financial skills.
• Previous internships and/or work experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaborate with others to achieve assigned goals.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and results-oriented environment.
• Strong professional work ethics, assertiveness, and self-motivation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, & vendor partners, including at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Authorized to work in the United States and will not require authorization or sponsorship by Dillard’s for this position now or in the future.

Required Skills

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Emphasis in Business Management, Marketing, Finance or Fashion Merchandising preferred.
• Strong academic performance (GPA of 3.0 or higher).
• Prepared and ready to work full-time at the Little Rock, AR corporate office by the Program start date.