Merchandising Intern

Overview

Sportsman’s Warehouse is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Merchandising Intern to join our team for Summer 2025 from June 2nd through July 25th. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work on real business challenges while gaining experience in retail merchandising and inventory planning. Interns will focus on evaluating key product categories and supporting seasonal strategy execution. Additionally, interns will gain exposure to the outdoor industry, network with professionals in the field, and develop insights into retail sporting goods trends and operations.

What You Can Expect

• Paid internship with hourly compensation.
• Real-world merchandising project experience.
• Mentorship from experienced merchandising professionals.
• Networking opportunities with leadership and peers.
• Exposure to the outdoor industry and consumer product strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key Projects & Strategic Support:

• Conduct a deep dive into the performance of our Workwear and Reloading categories. Analyze store-level data, vendor performance, competitive pricing, and visual merchandising.
• Provide recommendations for how to significantly grow our workwear business over the next year.
• Assist in building a process calendar to support our "Win the Season" strategy, mapping out key milestones such as inventory arrivals, allocation cutoffs, and markdown timelines.

General Merchandising Support:

• Analyze sales and inventory data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist in product selection, assortment planning, and vendor communication.
• Utilize merchandising tools and software to generate reports and insights.

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Business, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with retail analytics or merchandising software.
• Interest in consumer product trends and planning.
• Previous experience in retail or merchandising.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Office-based at our West Jordan, UT headquarters (on-site only).
• Primarily sedentary with occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 10 lbs).

Disclaimer: This job description provides a general summary of responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.