What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern- Merchandising position at At Home?
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