Merchandising Intern

Jordan's Furniture•Taunton, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Jordan's, a leading furniture retailer in New England, is seeking a motivated student for a paid Merchandising Internship. This internship, part of the "Furnish Your Future" Intern Development Program, offers hands-on experience in buying, planning, product selection, and visual merchandising within a fast-paced retail environment. Interns will work with Buying, Planning, and Design teams, analyzing sales trends, evaluating product assortments, researching market opportunities, and supporting showroom visual presentation. The program aims to teach how merchandising decisions impact customer experience and business results. This is a 10-week paid internship starting June 7th, 2026, located in East Taunton, MA, with opportunities to visit retail locations across New England.

Requirements

Rising college junior or senior pursuing a degree in Merchandising, Retail Management, Business, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Interior Design, or a related field.
Passionate about retail, consumer trends, product strategy, and design.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
A proactive, self-motivated individual with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail, design, merchandising, or customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the Buying team in analyzing sales trends, customer preferences, and market opportunities.
Support seasonal buying trips, vendor meetings, and product reviews.
Review sales performance reporting and evaluate new merchandise samples.
Learn the product lifecycle from assortment planning to showroom execution.
Collaborate with the Planning team to support inventory management and forecasting efforts.
Analyze historical sales and inventory data to identify trends and replenishment opportunities.
Gain exposure to assortment planning and product allocation strategies.
Partner with the Design team to learn showroom planning and visual merchandising processes.
Assist in creating visual displays and in-store presentations that enhance the customer experience.
Develop mood boards and trend inspiration materials to support product selection.
Conduct competitor analysis and research industry and consumer trends.
Provide insights and recommendations to help inform merchandising decisions.
Participate in showroom walk-throughs and document merchandising opportunities.
Assist with reports, presentations, vendor communication, and cross-functional projects.
Lead a summer-long merchandising project and present findings and recommendations to company leadership.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.