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in Columbus, OH
Merchandising Intern - Food
Location | Columbus, OH Columbus, Ohio |
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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
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Structured 12- week paid training program
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20% off discount at all Big Lots stores
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Participation in a local philanthropy event
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Career panel sessions
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Planned social events with other interns
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Training in our Distribution Center and Stores
- Interaction with executives at Big Lots
Responsibilities
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Reviews weekly company reports and subclass reports to analyze business and identify wins and issues; understand what steps to take once they are identified.
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Sets presentations in the Distribution Studio with Merchandise Coordinator and Buyers.
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Assists in creating key PowerPoint documents for key presentations.
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Assists with weekly Closeout buys utilizing the weekly Open To Buy (OTB) subclass needs report.
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Assists Buyer in writing weekly In and Out orders utilizing the weekly OTB subclass needs report
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Competitive shop summer candy assortments and prepare summary of findings for other key retailers.
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Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university
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Preferred major: Fashion & Retail Studies, Fashion Merchandising
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Rising junior or rising senior standing
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GPA of 3.0 or above
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Previous work or internship experience preferred
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Involvement in student campus leadership preferred
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Comfortable in an exploratory environment with evolving priorities
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Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite
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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.