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Merchandising Buyer Intern

LTD Commodities (the fastest growing and largest division of Amerimark Interactive) is looking for a Merchandising Intern to join our team this summer!

This paid, 12-week, Internship will focus on finding new merchandise offerings, monitor sales and margin goals for specific product categories and will interact with vendors to gather information, problem solve and gain product knowledge. The Merchandising Intern will reside in our Lincolnshire, IL location just north of Chicago.

Who We Are:

LTD Commodities is a fast-paced multi-channel retailer that has been in business for over 50 years. We have consistently provided home goods and unique gifts to our customers at tremendous values; exceeding our customers’ expectations! This is an opportunity to help us wow our customers and gain knowledge and experience in the online and catalog retail industry.

What’s in it for You?
As we continue to focus on the future of the business and engage world-class talent on our team, we are excited to invite talented college interns into our Marketing, Ecommerce, Merchandising and Inventory Planning areas of our business.

  • We will provide an excellent blend of hands-on learning, visibility across verticals and the opportunity to interact with business leaders at all levels
  • You will work closely with your team and other cohorts in the program on a variety of projects
  • You’ll receive continuous coaching and mentoring from your manager and colleagues
  • Potential permanent opportunities right after graduation

What you will be doing:

In addition to helping us find awesome new products for our customers, you will be working on sales analyses, preparing forecasts, and work closely with various departments, such as Merchandising, Accounting, Information Systems, Marketing, and the Distribution Center. You will help us maintain excellent optimal servicing for our external customers and work closely with our Buyers. 

  • Communicate daily with vendors via e-mail and phone
  • Monitor buyer's workflow to verify all buys are completed and items scheduled in promotions are progressing as required
  • Analyze product placement within the market including similar products and retail analysis
  • Communicate to Advertising Department how to photograph the product by providing detailed, required information for Advertising to utilize to create the final ad page
  • Review and analyze department sales history
  • Organize product samples for the buyer
  • Review and analyze weekly test sales promotions
  • Calculates all additional costs associated with product set up.
  • Negotiates with vendor for better costs.
  • Reviews product ads and requests corrections, revisions and reshoots as needed 

 Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program from an accredited college or university as a rising Junior or Senior. Strong preference for candidates pursuing a Bachelors in Marketing, Business, Merchandising, Advertising and Communications
  • Microsoft Office Suite experience including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and work well with others on diverse projects in a collaborative team environment
  • Possess strong written/oral communication, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent time management skills

At LTD, we focus on hiring talented people who are Hungry, Humble and Smart (and we don’t mean straight A’s!).

If all this sounds like a great match for you, we would love to hear from you!