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About this job

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) is a community retailer operating more than 1,400 BIG LOTS stores in 47 states, dedicated to friendly service, trustworthy value, and affordable solutions in every season and category – furniture, food, décor, and more. We exist to serve everyone like family, providing a better shopping experience for our customers, valuing and developing our associates, and creating growth for our shareholders. Big Lots supports the communities it serves through the Big Lots Foundation, a charitable organization focused on four areas of need: hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. For more information about the Company, visit www.biglots.com.

Big Lots summer internships are a great way to experience the Big Lots culture and grow as a professional. Jump start your career by gaining hands-on experience in your chosen field through group activities, individual presentations, and meaningful projects. Our goal is to help you build your skills while driving Big Lots initiatives!

Internship Perks

  • Structured 12- week paid training program

  • 20% off discount at all Big Lots stores

  • Participation in a local philanthropy event

  • Career panel sessions

  • Planned social events with other interns

  • Training in our Distribution Center and Stores

  • Interaction with executives at Big Lots

Responsibilities

  • Reviews weekly company reports and subclass reports to analyze business and identify wins and issues; understand what steps to take once they are identified.

  • Sets presentations in the Distribution Studio with Merchandise Coordinator and Buyers.

  • Assists in creating key PowerPoint documents for key presentations.

  • Assists with weekly Closeout buys utilizing the weekly Open To Buy (OTB) subclass needs report.

  • Assists Buyer in writing weekly In and Out orders utilizing the weekly OTB subclass needs report

  • Competitive shop summer candy assortments and prepare summary of findings for other key retailers.

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university

  • Preferred major: Fashion & Retail Studies, Fashion Merchandising

  • Rising junior or rising senior standing

  • GPA of 3.0 or above

  • Previous work or internship experience preferred

  • Involvement in student campus leadership preferred

  • Comfortable in an exploratory environment with evolving priorities

  • Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite

  • Ability to work full-time, 40 hours/ week for the duration of the program

  • Ability to support students on F1 Visas, with the proper documentation of a CPT or OPT work authorization.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.