Intern, Merchandising

Company: Christmas Tree Shops
Location: Union
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Reporting to the Associate Buyer, the Summer Intern will develop competencies in the areas of purchase order entry and maintenance, retail trends, and product samples/placement. The Intern should be a rising Senior working towards a Bachelors degree in retail merchandising or related field, and be comfortable working in a fast paced environment where teamwork is key. Duration: 10-week paid internship. You must be able to commit full-time (Monday-Friday), and be eligible to work full-time in the US for the duration of the internship. RESPONSIBILITIES Work alongside the CTS Merchandising team to accomplish daily tasks associated with executing initiatives.Sample managementAnalyze data and compile weekly campaign performance reportsEnsure merchandising campaigns are accurately uploaded and represented on digital menu each weekConduct competitive research and identify white spaces with regard to promotions, pricing, product positioning, etc.Perform other Merchandising and Administrative tasks as assigned.IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS AND BEHAVIORS FOR SUCCESS Entrepreneurial and have experience coming up with creative solutions to solve problems head-onSelf-motivator with a team-orientated mindset, while also able to work alone in remote working environment.Exhibits curiosity and researches new ways of operating to enhance efforts.Proactive and able to navigate through obstacles or develop plans that deliver results.Detail oriented and able to leverage multiple points of data to reach sound conclusions and develop strategies.Must be a steward of ethics and discretion when it comes to handling sensitive information.Adaptable and a quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environmentQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Must be a rising Senior majoring in Merchandising, Fashion, or other related field.Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel).Strong written and verbal communication skills required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position will be a balance of work-from-home and corporate office.Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.ABOUT CTS CTS is a value brick and mortar home goods retailer with a specialty in seasonal products. The Christmas Tree Shops experience revolves around a trend-right, always-changing mix of merchandise that makes each customer visit a shopping adventure of anticipation and delight. The 50-year-old company has roots in the Northeast with the first store located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and today operates 80 stores in 20 states.

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