Intern - Merchandising Leadership Development Program
Role Overview
Merchandising is the lifeblood of all great retail companies – and Harbor Freight is no exception.
The Merchandising department determines what products are sold, how they are priced and how they are promoted in-store, in print and in digital.
We’re looking for the next generation of great leaders to join our Merchandising team and gain hands on experience to learn the retail business.
Harbor Freight’s Merchandising Internship Program gives college students and recent graduates hands-on experience helping shape the products, assortments, and in-store experiences that serve our customers.
During this 10-week program, interns work alongside Merchandising leaders and cross-functional partners to take ownership over projects where you will tackle some of the most critical questions facing our business.
Depending on the assignment, you may help optimize a product category, support new product and assortment strategies, improve how products are presented and navigated in our stores, or identify new opportunities to drive sales and improve the customer experience.
This internship provides exposure to multiple disciplines across retail and gives you the opportunity to contribute meaningful work from day one.
Merchandising Interns will experience a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
We live our core principles daily and value an organization of diverse individuals and backgrounds.
As an intern, you will receive continuous coaching & mentorship – we are passionate about our work and we will make sure you receive both formal guidance as well as regular mentorship from your manager and others.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Description
Partner with category owners to analyze the business using data, customer insights, and competitive research to identify opportunities across assortment, pricing, promotions, space, and product presentation
Support product and assortment strategy by evaluating market opportunities, customer needs, new products, and category performance
Elevate the store experience through stronger product and brand storytelling, intuitive navigation, promotional presentation, and customer-focused store design
Optimize space and planogram performance using data and testing to improve SKU placement, adjacencies, space productivity, and execution
Support new initiatives by helping move projects from concept through development, implementation, and in-store execution
Collaborate across the business with Merchandising, Store Environment, Store Operations, Inventory, Sourcing, Forecasting, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Product Experts, and other key partners
Develop and present a capstone project to senior leadership focused on a real business opportunity identified with your direct leadership team
Other duties as assigned
Staff supervision and development: No
Decision making: Limited
Limited
Travel: Up to 5%
Flex Designation: Anywhere
Requirements
- Junior in college obtaining a 4-year undergraduate degree
- Possess excellent visionary, strategic and motivational leadership skills
- Display strong teamwork, analytical skills, problem solving and solutions oriented mindset to drive business and category growth
- Have a passion to lead complex, game-changing work, embrace new experiences, and operate with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Able to effectively manage multiple priorities under pressure by taking initiative and showing flexibility
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
- Ability to be a collaborative, team player
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems under pressure
- Intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge required
- Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time .
- Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
- Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
- The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
About Harbor Freight Tools
Founded in 1977, we are a $10 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth mindset of a Championship Team. With more than 1,600 stores across 48 states, we're continuing to grow and open new locations every month. We offer our customers more than 6,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, shop equipment, and automotive tools. By delivering quality and value to our customers, we've built a culture where Associates can learn, grow, and do meaningful work every day.
About Harbor Freight Tools
National tool and equipment retailer.
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