Internship – Area Merchandising (Fall 2026)

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program: Applications Close: March 13 th , 2026, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible – don’t delay! Fall 2026 Program Dates: Approximately September 2026 – December 2026 JOB SUMMARY : Intern will learn all store merchandising plans to ensure proper assortments and placements in accordance with the merchandiser developed SKU to fixture. Intern will develop an understanding of the visual integrity elements within the Merchandise locations and ensure they are maintained according to the Visual Guidelines. Intern will collaborate directly with the UP&E Product Development team, field managers, merchandise warehouse, and visual team in managing store layouts and product placement. Intern will gain understanding of managing the proper flow of inventory, tracks out of stocks, coordinate and direct floor sets and refreshes. Intern will develop an understanding on how to interpret and share financial analysis.

Requirements

In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Sophomore or above.
Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
A transcript is required upon application.
This internship will be an in-person experience, based in our Orlando offices.
Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than December 2026.
Universal Orlando does not provide housing.
Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
All of our internships are paid

Nice To Haves

Preferred majors include: Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, Hospitality, or similar.
Basic financial knowledge.
Preferred merchandising experience.

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.