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KEEN · 23 hours ago

US Merchandising Intern

Portland, OR

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22/hr - $22/hr

KEEN is a globally recognized brand passionate about sustainability and the outdoor industry. They are seeking a US Merchandising Intern to gain hands-on experience in product assortment planning, visual merchandising, and market research while working closely with the US Footwear Merchandising team.

ApparelE-CommerceFashion

Responsibilities

Assist the US Footwear Merchandising team in managing product samples and organizing visual merchandising materials

Help create visual toolkits to support product assortments and presentation materials

Support the team in preparing presentations for external stakeholders, including sales teams, retailers, and partners

Collaborate with the sales and account buying teams to learn about current market trends and consumer preferences

Support competitive market research, including gathering insights and trends within the footwear category

Assist with milestone Go-To-Market (GTM) meetings, ensuring necessary materials and updates are prepared for team discussions

Provide support during local market travel to capture insights and assist in development for product categories

Qualification

MerchandisingMarket ResearchVisual MerchandisingMicrosoft OfficeFootwear Industry KnowledgeProactive LearningCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

Required

Senior, or Graduate student working toward a degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business, Fashion, or a related field

Be eligible to work in the U.S

Commit to a 10-week program from mid-June through mid-August

Dedicate 40 hours per week during standard M-F, PST working hours

All roles are located in Portland, OR. Must be able to move to Portland during the duration of the internship if you are not already living here

Plan no more than four total days of vacation during the internship

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software and tools

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Strong attention to detail in preparation of presentations, reports, and materials

Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team

Comfortable sitting at a desk and using a computer for extended periods of time

Willingness for local travel for market research and competitive insights

Preferred

Knowledge of the footwear industry, fashion trends, and consumer insights is a plus

Benefits

Product discounts

A subsidized cafeteria

An inspiring workspace

Company

KEEN

KEEN is a values led, outdoor footwear brand with a mission to responsibly create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure.

Founded in 2003