Buying and Merchandising Internship
Are you passionate about the fashion and the retail industry? If so, Chic Soul wants to hear from you! We are looking for a Buying and Merchandising Intern who is hungry to learn and grow, as well as provide input into our Buying and Merchandising strategies and decisions. Primary responsibilities will include data entry and invoice management and will provide opportunities to learn what makes our buying processes in an e-commerce environment so unique! All of Chic Soul’s internships include opportunities to meet with Chic Soul leaders, shadow other departments, and learn how each piece of the business works together!
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside Buyers for a first look at brand new and upcoming products.
- Research the market for new and emerging trends and conduct competitor analysis.
- Handle purchase order management.
- Perform data entry and sheet organization.
- Maintain materials library and unpack and organize all samples.
- Track shipments and communicate arrival estimates.
- Attend fittings and assist with sizing and styling conversations.
- Assist with size grading.
- Complete photoshoot preparation by steaming or packaging garments and accessories.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Apparel, Business, Finance or a related field.
- Boasting a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Possessing a keen eye for detail and a results-oriented approach.
- Able to work within a team as well as on your own with minimal supervision.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and ability to thrive in an ever-changing, dynamic environment.
**Please note:
- We will meet requirements for school credit.
- Internship would start on August 1, 2024 and run through end of Fall semester.
- Chic Soul is located in Opelika, AL. This is not a remote position.
- Our in-office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Candidates must be available to work 20+ hours a week during office hours.
- Must have availability to work on Wednesday afternoons.
- Paid hourly employee.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit your resume and a cover letter sharing why you’d like to work with Chic Soul to or apply online on Handshake.
About Chic Soul
We know the power that good clothes have to make a woman feel confident and ready to take on the world; we also know the struggle of finding on-trend clothing that fits and flatters women with curves. This led us to create Chic Soul - an online only boutique that caters to fashionable women, sizes 10-22.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $10.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Payment frequency:
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Opelika, AL 36801 (Required)
Work Location: In person