Wholesale Intern (Summer 2027)

L.L.Bean • Freeport, ME

2d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Wholesale Intern supports day-to-day operations of L.L.Bean’s Domestic Wholesale channel, with a focus on marketing, retail industry research, competitive benchmarking, and the broader retail landscape. The role offers hands-on experience analyzing competitors and market trends, developing marketing and presentation materials, and supporting initiatives to strengthen and grow the business. Interns may also gain exposure to Sales and Merchandising based on business needs.

The internship is typically nine weeks, from June 1, 2027 through July 31, 2027, and is a 32–36-hour-per-week, in-office role at the company’s Freeport, Maine headquarters. The expectation is to be onsite at least four days per week, Monday through Thursday. Interns balance daily tasks with longer-term research and analysis projects and present their project output at the end of the assignment. The position requires adapting quickly, responding to feedback from different partners, managing multiple deadlines, and working with ambiguity in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Candidates must be enrolled in a four-year college or university degree program and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. They must live within commuting distance of the headquarters, arrange their own local housing, and have reliable transportation. Interns who lack access to housing within 50 miles may be considered for a housing stipend, subject to case-by-case review. The position also requires the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, and to follow L.L.Bean’s health and safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a four-year college or university degree program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Must live within commuting distance of L.L.Bean’s Corporate Headquarters in Freeport, Maine, and be able to work in the office at least four days per week.
• Must arrange personal housing within commuting distance of Freeport, Maine and have reliable transportation to the office.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel; a foundation in Excel and understanding of formulas are expected.
• Passion for the outdoors and L.L.Bean’s core activities.
• Demonstrated interest in retail, consumer brands, marketing, merchandising, or the broader outdoor industry.
• Curiosity about the competitive retail environment and interest in consumer, brand, and industry trends.
• Ability to research, synthesize, and clearly and compellingly communicate competitive and market insights.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate to achieve goals.
• Ability to maintain enthusiasm, motivation, and a positive attitude.
• Established time-management and organizational skills.
• Comfort communicating with various levels of management.
• Strong business acumen, an analytical mindset, and interest in using data and research to inform business and marketing decisions.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Business, Finance, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Long-term interest in the outdoor apparel and gear industry.
• Previous customer service experience, such as retail, restaurant, or hospitality work.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Wholesale Marketing operations, data visualization, seasonal marketing activities, marketing supply organization, and the creation of decks, slides, and presentation materials.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and research across the retail and wholesale landscape to identify trends, opportunities, and industry best practices.
• Support marketing initiatives through research, analysis, presentation development, and other project-based work.
• Monitor and develop an understanding of the competitive environment, including how brands position and market products and engage wholesale and retail customers.
• Support process improvement and provide daily support to wholesale partners.
• Help develop brand and marketing presentations that communicate insights and recommendations effectively.
• Balance daily tasks with longer-term project work, including research and analysis, and present project output at the end of the assignment.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow applicable health and safety guidelines, policies, procedures, and expectations, and take appropriate action to rectify unsafe conditions.

Benefits

• Housing stipend may be available to eligible interns who do not have access to housing within 50 miles of the Freeport headquarters; eligibility is reviewed case by case.
• Benefits package includes programs and perks designed to support health and financial goals and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern