Intern- Merchandising

Internship Program

 

The internship program with At Home offers talented college students an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain hands on experience in working with a number of leaders to learn the retail business from one of the leading home decor retailers. During a 10-week period, selected candidates will be aligned to functional teams that align with their professional career path to learn day-to-day operations, increase their professional skills and overall comprehension of the retail business.  

 

Key Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Use strategic thinking to approach problems and create solutions

• Prepare and deliver insights and recommendations based on analysis

• Synthesize findings and draw conclusions from analyses, through oral/written recommendations to upper management

• Execute tasks directly related to functional projects and/or process improvements

• Participate in team meetings and engage with high-level executives, gaining exposure to cross-functional business units, building networking relationships, learning from top-level management at a recently rebranded retail company, and engaging in real world business situations that have a direct impact on team members

• Responsible for the accuracy and quality of work performed

• Develop and implement project plans; determine requirements, deliverables, resources, timing/milestones, and communicate findings and project status clearly and professionally through presentations

• Provide comprehensive reports out to senior leaders on assignments and other related projects

• Typically reports to Manager or Team Lead with no direct responsibility for supervising others

            

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Ability to thrive in an individual contributor role and work in a team-oriented environment  

• Strong analytical skills 

• Use strategic thinking to see the big picture, determine the problem and understand fundamental parts of the problem

• Demonstrate results-oriented leadership  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, assign priorities, and meet deadlines

 

 

When you’re a part of our team, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team in our stores. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local  law.  At Home is committed to knitting diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture; we respect, appreciate and celebrate the experiences and qualities that differentiate everyone on the At Home team.