"On Deck" Development Program 2027

vineyard vines•Stamford, CT

About The Position

The On-Deck Development Program is a 15-month program for 2027 college graduates designed to provide hands-on experience across different departments and a vineyard vines retail location. Participants complete a 10-week customer-facing retail rotation to learn about the brand, product, and customers, followed by three corporate rotations based at the company's headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. Corporate rotations are selected based on participants' interests, skills, and growth, and may span areas such as Creative & Design, Ecommerce & Marketing, Finance, Accounting and Strategy, Supply Chain & Procurement, Technology & Operations, Human Resources & Retail Operations, Licensing & Wholesale, and Merchandising, Planning & Production. Participants are expected to complete all four rotations for the full program. The program also includes workshops such as Excel training and public speaking courses, with development in communication, presentation, conflict resolution, and creative problem-solving. Graduates are positioned to move up within the company and gain professional experience. Permanent placement may be possible after the program, but is not guaranteed. The role is full-time. Business hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, with a daily one-hour unpaid lunch break. Participants must be willing to work some weekends during the 10-week retail rotation and relocate within commuting distance of Stamford, Connecticut. The program starts June 14, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Passion for the vineyard vines brand and lifestyle.
Proven leadership experience.
Desire to learn in an entrepreneurial environment.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to effectively receive and communicate feedback.
Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Willingness to work some weekends during the 10-week retail rotation.
Willingness to relocate within commuting distance of Stamford, Connecticut.

Responsibilities

Complete a 10-week customer-facing rotation at a retail location to learn about the brand, product, and customers.
Complete three corporate rotations at the company's headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.
Participate in professional development workshops, including Excel training and public speaking courses.
Develop communication and presentation skills, conflict resolution, and creative problem-solving abilities.
Complete all four rotations for the full 15-month program.