Summer Internship 2026 - Merchandising Sports

Five Below • Philadelphia, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 27,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in. It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace! Five Below Summer Internship Program - 2026 Five Below Summer Internship Program is ON! Our limited open positions for Summer 2026 focus on company strategic initiatives in the exciting environment of value-driven, fun-focused retail. We are seeking energetic, responsible go-getters with innovative ideas, ready to actively participate in company initiatives. We LOVE our interns! Our internship is curated to deliver a rich learning experience for both personal and professional growth. Our program is hands-on, engaging in meaningful work that directly contributes to the company’s missions and ultimate success. You are an active contributor and valued as a part of your team! Location Our alumni agree – we’ve got the magic balance of flexibility and immersion when our interns align with our HQ hybrid model. All applicants should plan to be in the Philadelphia area and have transportation/access to HQ (aka WowTown) throughout the entirety of the program. Internship Details 10 weeks: June 1st- August 7th Full time – 40 hours/wk Paid – $19.50/hr Hybrid model - Reporting into WowTown Tues-Thurs Hands on, results driven projects. No coffee fetching here! Strategic Project focused, coupled with day-to-day responsibilities and development programming Highlights Interactive experiences with Senior Leadership Team Professional Development Sessions Lunch & Learns Insight and participation into companywide initiatives High exposure/small group 100% intern satisfaction rate High intern conversion rate! (On average, we hire 2-3 of our intern alumni each year) And of course – some fun product! Project Details Our Merchandising Intern will lead a focused analysis of high-opportunity, trend-right buys within the Fitness category, identifying product assortments and vendor partners that support a margin-rich program with strong product turns. This role blends data-driven insights with trend analysis and a deep understanding of our customer profile to deliver actionable recommendations that strengthen the category. The intern will develop a Spring-focused strategy that introduces new and exciting product opportunities tailored to the socially connected, trend-conscious customer, while optimizing assortment and pricing to drive both value and margin. Emphasis will be placed on minimizing markdown risk through a balanced mix of key items and newness. In addition, the intern will concept and execute a new Spring fitness endcap, including visual layout and marketing recommendations to enhance in-store presentation.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled as rising Junior, Senior, Grad Student or recent Grad with a relevant background. Those studying under an associate’s certificate or similar program may be considered if coursework and skills fit the individual project requirements.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office products & remote meeting software
• Must be available for the full 10-week program as space is limited
• Must be a self-starter, highly passionate & detail oriented
• Active ability to problem solve & communicate effectively

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and passion for our brand is a plus!
• Degree area or experience in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or similar
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective critical thinking, problem solving, and project management
• Demonstrated professionalism

Responsibilities

• creating a time and action calendar (reviewed in Week 1 for alignment)
• conducting a marketing analysis of the category
• managing vendor communication and product development artwork coordination
• building a mini assortment sheet aligned to margin goals
• completing a final presentation deck to be delivered to Buyers and the DMM
• review progress weekly with the buying team to ensure alignment, pacing, and successful execution of the overall strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed