Merchandising Strategy Intern

 

Our internship program is designed to provide real-world experience that is directly related to your academic discipline and career goals and provide you a better understanding of career options for your degree. This 10-week internship program runs from June 6th – August 12th.

 

 

·      Hands-on experience working as a member of a specific department and team

·      Assigned projects to accelerate learning of key functions/process

·      Cross-functional departmental exposures within the corporate office

·      Exposure to other business areas to ensure full understanding of the company structure and strategy

·      Professional development sessions and networking opportunities

·      End of program presentation of project findings, and recommended course of action to executives

 

 

 

·      Merchandising Strategy team works in close partnership with the Merchandising team and cross-functional stakeholders to inform and support the development of assortment & merchandising strategies that drive Sales and Value growth

o  Develop insights and analyses across category trends, consumer behavior, promotion dynamics, and brand & competitive landscapes

o  Assess the performance of past and current initiatives to provide merchant leaders with a thorough understanding of drivers of category performance and actionable insights that enable data-driven decisions and uncover growth opportunities

o  Deliver informative assessments of the competitive landscape of beauty

 

·      Exposure and collaboration with Merchandising leadership and Cross-Functional teams: Planning & Inventory, Finance, Analytics, Consumer Insights

·      Be on a team that supports Ulta Beauty assortment decisions and product strategy by gathering and analyzing data from multiple internal and external sources

·      Guide the team in defining templates, reporting, and materials for category-specific reviews and Brand meetings

·      Identify opportunities for automation of processes and data analytics/reports

·      Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree and entering final year of school

·      Strong academic record

·      Previous work experience and involvement with on-campus organizations or activities.

·      Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

·      Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail and sense of urgency

·      Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and interact with various levels of leadership

·      Proven command of Excel, PowerPoint, Word

·      Inquisitive nature and proactive approach to opportunity identification

·      Interest in pursuing a career in Strategy, Merchandising, Insights/Analytics in a Retail environment

·      Exposure/experience digging into Market Research, Competitive landscape, Beauty trends a plus