Pure Play Strategic Sales Intern

KEEN Footwear•Portland, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pure Play Strategic Sales Intern (KEENtern) supports KEEN’s e-commerce business and key retail partners. The role offers hands-on experience in account management, business analytics, merchandising, assortment planning, and promotional execution across major digital accounts. The intern contributes to business initiatives, builds cross-functional partnerships, and gains insight into how a footwear brand drives growth in the online marketplace. This is a 10-week, onsite internship at KEEN’s Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon, scheduled Monday, June 14 through Friday, August 20. The intern is expected to work 40 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and may plan no more than four total vacation days during the internship.

Requirements

Be enrolled at an accredited college or university at the junior, senior, or graduate level, or have recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
Be working toward or have recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, Sales Management, or a related field.
Be able to work 40 hours per week during the internship, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and work in the office five days per week.
Be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Have experience using Excel to organize and analyze large data files, including Pivot Tables, sorting, XLOOKUP, and text functions.
Be able to learn and adapt quickly to new software and tools.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail when preparing presentations, reports, and materials.
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Be able to work independently and collaborate with a team.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using a computer for extended periods.
Plan no more than four total vacation days during the internship.

Nice To Haves

Passion for outdoor activities, sustainability, footwear trends, and innovation.
Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Proactive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

Support daily Pure Play business operations, including purchase order management, replenishment, pricing, inventory maintenance, reporting, and catalog and content updates.
Analyze business performance through sales reporting, top-seller tracking, and actionable insights.
Assist with planning and executing promotional events, including HVE, Prime Day, and other marketplace initiatives.
Support assortment optimization, segmentation strategies, margin improvement, and product recovery projects.
Contribute to brand growth initiatives, including the Win With Her strategy and seasonal business planning.
Partner with Marketing, Partner Services, Merchandising, Sales, and Account Management teams to drive business results.