Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?
Here is what you need to know about the job:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Merchandising/Administrative Intern to join our Miles team. This internship offers hands-on experience in the merchandising field, providing support to our Merchandising team. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, organized, and possess excellent communication skills.
Start Date: July or August 2024
Duration: 6 months
Hourly Rate: 15.00 per hour
Location: Chicago, IL
Key Responsibilities:
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Proactively organize merchandise samples. Coordinate and distribute incoming/outgoing samples to/from factory and customer until production, including various mailing and packaging needs.
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Provide support and suggestions to supervisors; actively participate in review meetings, including edits, pre-costing, and post-season review.
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Assist the merchandising team with day-to-day tasks, including product research, sample organization, and data entry.
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Support the office team with administrative duties such as filing, scheduling, and coordinating meetings.
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Help maintain inventory records and manage product samples.
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Prepare reports and presentations for merchandising meetings.
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Support our customer and overseas sourcing teams in the product development process from concept to shipment for categories including, but not limited to: Apparel, Footwear, Pet, Outdoor, Camping, Home Textiles, Décor, Furniture, Kitchen, and Household.
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Manage and organize office supplies, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained.
Qualifications:
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Currently pursuing a degree in Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
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Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
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Previous experience in retail, merchandising, or office administration is a plus but not required.
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Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.