Intern
 American Greetings Corporation | |
 United States, Ohio, Westlake | |
 Jan 25, 2025 | |
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American Greetings is seeking an intern to join its Seasonal Merchandising and Forecasting team. The intern will work closely with the Occasion and Forecasting & Demand Planning teams, contributing to the merchandising of various seasons across multiple product categories to optimize retail sales performance.
This role offers exposure to a variety of business processes within a CPG company, including merchandising, forecasting, sales, business analytics, and creative. The ideal candidate could be expected to assist with the following types of activities: * Assist their manager in all aspects of the seasonal occasion planning process and execution to help achieve key performance indicators (KPIs). * Analyze POS sales to determine optimal assortment and merchandising for each occasion and provide recommendations to support the development of the business. * Assess product and retail insights, including competitive assessments through retail visits to identify performance drivers and guide future business plans. * Learn and understand current processes, as well as innovating and recommending improvements. * Assist with research, development, and execution of merchandising and simplification concepts. * Physical experimentation, setup, and review of merchandising techniques. Position will require hands-on product and fixture setup. * Assist with the execution of retailer specific tasks. Internship Program Summary: * Dates of Internship: This is a 10-week, paid internship (Monday, June 2, 2025 - Friday, August 8, 2025) * Location: Westlake, Ohio * Work Environment: You will be working in a hybrid environment that requires working on-site, 2 days each week. * Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm * Our Internship Program is designed to provide students with real and meaningful work experiences in their field of interest while providing valuable insight into other key areas of the business. * Along with the work you will be performing, we have curated a calendar of events and learning opportunities that will keep you engaged and excited! | |