Merchandising Intern

MillerKnoll

100d

About The Position

MillerKnoll Summer Internship Program is a paid opportunity that allows you to gain real-world experience and cultivate your professional skills. Besides the work you’ll do within your field of study, you'll participate in one-on-one meetings with mentors, a summer-long project, learning sessions with senior leaders, and much more. This internship offers hands-on, real-world merchandising experience in a collaborative, creative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about product, modern design, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Merchandising, Buying or other related areas.
• Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 (overall or within your program) to qualify for consideration in the Intern Program.
• Strong passion for product development and modern design principles.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Adaptable, eager to learn, and driven to grow professionally.
• Dependable, with a strong sense of accountability and punctuality.
• Capable of exercising sound judgment and working independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be authorized to work in the US and will not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Maintain keen awareness of competitive environment, product trends and industry activities.
• Help support key assortment milestone activities and meetings including product review, assortment presentation and seasonal product trainings.
• Learn key roles & responsibilities within Assistant Merchant function, including SKU creation and data management, promotional planning and execution, sample management, marketing and digital exposure accuracy and more.
• Participate in vendor relations, from performance analysis, sourcing strategies and business reviews.
• Perform regular business analysis and provide actionable recommendations to optimize assortment performance.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to impactful projects and business challenges.
• Opportunity to develop creative and analytical skills.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees