Internship – Area Merchandise (Spring 2025)

Universal Orlando Resort

Jun 14

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Hospitality & Retail
Orlando

Requirements

In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Junior or above.
Recent graduates will not be eligible for this program.
Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
An official transcript may be required upon request.
Preferred majors include: Business or Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising
Additional information:
Preferable skills for success in role include but not limited to:
Basic financial and merchandizing knowledge required.
Must be efficient in Microsoft Office Programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities and organization.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Superior written & verbal communication skills.
Work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines.
Ability to work autonomously and/or in teams.
Consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

Develops multi-unit floor plans & multi-unit SKU to fixture plans.
Manages merchandising & planning procedures in accordance with visual & merchandising standards for each store location. Works to supply and maintain minor store signage.
Provides analysis of sales contributions on the SKU from a program and department level.
Responsible for the development of post store set execution reports.
Conducts independent analysis to ensure program is meeting financial expectations & makes decision to re-assort store if necessary.
Effectively communicates needs, suggestions, stock level concerns, and provides direction to field team and product development team on assortment issues, merchandise exit strategies, and product replacement.
Monitors, tracking, and ensuring the proper flow of goods including new product, re-orders, and delivery schedules.
Updates the auto replenishment schedules, parameter display minimums, replenishment adjustments, manual inventory orders, and supports the store teams on inventory control.
Makes determinations and decisions regarding the overall Special Event product placement, stock balancing, flow of goods from warehouse stores, event reporting and operational support.
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What will the intern learn during the Area Merchandise internship?

The intern will learn store merchandising plans, visual integrity elements, collaborating with various teams, managing store layouts and product placement, inventory flow, tracking out of stocks, coordinating floor sets and refreshes, and interpreting financial analysis.

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