Belk
Charlotte, NC 28217
Remote
2021-10-31
2022 Belk Internship Program - Buying
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Position Summary:
As a participant in the Belk Internship Program you will gain real word experience and exposure to various functional areas of Buying. You will focus on analyzing business trends while assisting and shadowing the Buyer and Assistant Buyer. Buying Interns will learn key areas of the role including but not limited to advertising, purchase offers, analyzing reports, maintaining merchandise information, vendor relations and understanding the customer. The Internship Program provides exposure to senior leaders, professional development workshops, structured assignments and social events over the 10 weeks in the Summer. Interns will leave understanding the complexity of big box department stores and the excitement of the retail and ecommerce industry. The internship will be hybrid this summer where you work remotely and come to Charlotte a few times over the summer.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Learn how to manage a multi-million dollar business and drive the profitability of your buying office/department
Shop retail market to identify assortment, incoming trends and pricing opportunities based on competitive landscape
Prepare materials for merchant line review
Assist in recapping, finalizing, and communicating style placement to cross functional development teams, agents and vendors
Assist with price changes and writing purchase orders
Provide business support through report generation and analysis of business results
Support cross functional teams as necessary which may include acquiring samples, developing item descriptions, and providing additional information
Present selling recaps to managers on best and worst sellers
Requirements/Qualifications:
Rising college senior planning to graduate in December 2022 and Spring 2023
Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization
sponsorship by Belk for this position now or in the future
Proven strong academic performer (GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred)
Leadership skills that include professional business ethics, confidence and self-
motivation
Strong business background with ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and take
action
Previous retail experience
Proficient in Excel and MS Office applications
As a participant in the Belk Internship Program you will gain real word experience and exposure to various functional areas of Buying. You will focus on analyzing business trends while assisting and shadowing the Buyer and Assistant Buyer. Buying Interns will learn key areas of the role including but not limited to advertising, purchase offers, analyzing reports, maintaining merchandise information, vendor relations and understanding the customer. The Internship Program provides exposure to senior leaders, professional development workshops, structured assignments and social events over the 10 weeks in the Summer. Interns will leave understanding the complexity of big box department stores and the excitement of the retail and ecommerce industry. The internship will be hybrid this summer where you work remotely and come to Charlotte a few times over the summer.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Learn how to manage a multi-million dollar business and drive the profitability of your buying office/department
Shop retail market to identify assortment, incoming trends and pricing opportunities based on competitive landscape
Prepare materials for merchant line review
Assist in recapping, finalizing, and communicating style placement to cross functional development teams, agents and vendors
Assist with price changes and writing purchase orders
Provide business support through report generation and analysis of business results
Support cross functional teams as necessary which may include acquiring samples, developing item descriptions, and providing additional information
Present selling recaps to managers on best and worst sellers
Requirements/Qualifications:
Rising college senior planning to graduate in December 2022 and Spring 2023
Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization
sponsorship by Belk for this position now or in the future
Proven strong academic performer (GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred)
Leadership skills that include professional business ethics, confidence and self-
motivation
Strong business background with ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and take
action
Previous retail experience
Proficient in Excel and MS Office applications