Buying Intern, Zappos Merchandising

Amazon•New York, NY

6h•$20 - $36

About The Position

The Buying Intern will be immersed in a 10 week program involved with vendor set up, Purchase Order entry and maintenance, support markdown and promotional strategies, and generating reporting for the Buying team. The Buying Intern will help grow and maintain relationships with key vendors and drive business goals. The successful candidate will have a keen sense of fashion and trends, be self-starting, flexible, highly organized, results oriented, and reliable. They will have excellent analytical, retail math and computer skills. They must have the proven ability to work well under pressure in a demanding environment where teamwork is key. You will make a positive impact on customer experience through continuous monitoring of Zappos.com and competitor sites through the lens of the customer. The ideal candidate will be experienced in using the tools and reports to develop a deeper understanding of customer behavior. Being an excellent communicator is a must as you will need to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with vendors based on openness and trust. Welcome to Amazon/Zappos, where data-driven decisions meet a people-first culture! We combine Amazon's innovative mindset with Zappos' unique culture to create an environment where every employee can grow while delivering exceptional customer experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to experience the best of both worlds - Zappos' renowned company culture and Amazon's innovative approach to retail. You'll be part of a team that values both personal growth and business success while working with some of the industry's top brands.

Requirements

Currently working towards a bachelor's degree in retail merchandising or related field with an expected conferral date between December 2026 and May 2027.
Work, internship, or other leadership experience in a professional environment
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word) and ability to quickly learn new systems
Familiarity with and interest in fashion trends, designers, and ecommerce
Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations
Strong internal customer focus and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
General interest in the business of fashion

Responsibilities

vendor set up
Purchase Order entry and maintenance
support markdown and promotional strategies
generating reporting for the Buying team
grow and maintain relationships with key vendors
drive business goals
continuous monitoring of Zappos.com and competitor sites through the lens of the customer
develop a deeper understanding of customer behavior
cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with vendors based on openness and trust