Stop & Shop · 21 hours ago
Merchandising Non-Perishable Intern
Stop & Shop is a leading grocery organization that has been serving customers for over a century. They are seeking a Non Perishable Merchandising Intern to support the Category team by analyzing performance, improving assortments, and assisting in day-to-day category initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Help gather, organize, and interpret data to support decisions related to assortment, pricing, and promotions
Participate in team discussions to learn how category strategies are formed and brought to market
Analyze sales performance, trends, and customer behavior to identify opportunities and gaps
Monitor key category performance metrics and surface relevant insights for the team
Attend vendor meetings to observe how supplier relationships are managed
Assist in preparing materials for vendor discussions, including data summaries and product reviews
Support evaluations related to costs, pricing options, and new product concepts
Assist in planning and reviewing promotional activities to help drive category growth
Contribute to the early development of new product or program ideas, based on category timing and business needs
Present findings, insights, and recommendations in clear written or verbal formats
Support communication of data-driven insights to internal stakeholders
Create a final presentation highlighting internship learnings and process improvement recommendations
Take ownership of a special project based on business needs during the internship, providing deeper exposure to category management, and delivering real organizational impact
Qualification
Required
Active enrollment is undergraduate college or university (Freshman through Senior)
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
Understanding of workplace etiquette
Basic understanding of the grocery industry
Ability to prioritize tasks
Basic project coordination understanding
Openness to feedback and learning
Basic teamwork and collaboration skills
Clear written and verbal communication
Naturally curious to learn
Basic business acumen, preferred understanding of retail, merchandising, or consumer behavior
Familiarity with key business and financial concepts, such as sales, margins, units, and category performance
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, essential
Strong foundation in data analysis
Ability to interpret datasets, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions
Strong attention to detail
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Availability from June 1, 2026 through August 8, 2026
Minimum of three days per week in the Quincy, MA Corporate Support Office
Preferred
Experience with analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Google Sheets
Ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits and discounts
Learning and development sessions
Networking opportunities
Company
Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop has been around for more than 100 years. We started small, as a corner grocery store back in 1914. And we’ve grown…a lot.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
2015-07-13Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
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