Pure Play Strategic Sales Intern

KEEN Footwear•Portland, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pure Play Strategic Sales Intern (KEENtern) gains hands-on experience in e-commerce while supporting key retail partners and the Pure Play team. The role provides exposure to account management, business analytics, merchandising, assortment planning, and promotional execution across important digital accounts. The intern contributes to business initiatives, builds cross-functional partnerships, and learns how a footwear brand drives growth in the online marketplace. The 10-week internship is based onsite at KEEN’s Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Interns work 40 hours per week during standard Monday–Friday business hours and participate in real-world projects, professional development, networking, and a group project with other interns.

Requirements

Be a junior, senior, or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, Sales Management, or a related field; recent graduates from an accredited college or university are also considered.
Be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Commit to the 10-week program from mid-June through mid-August and work 40 hours per week during standard Monday–Friday hours.
Be available to work onsite at the Portland headquarters five days per week.
Plan no more than four total vacation days during the internship.
Have experience using Excel to organize and analyze large data files, including Pivot Tables, sorting, XLOOKUP, and text functions.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
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 role’s essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using a computer for extended periods.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for creativity, sustainability, the outdoors, footwear trends, or innovation; strong communication, initiative, curiosity, and problem-solving skills are sought.

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.
Participate in a group project with other interns.