What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Intern position at Leslie's?
DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:
Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. We serve the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. We operate an integrated ecosystem of 900 retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35 states—enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.
This position is not open to agency submissions.
This position is based at our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ, and follows a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within commuting distance, as relocation assistance is not provided. Additionally, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
Job Overview:
The Merchandising Intern provides analytical and operational support to the Merchandising team while gaining hands-on experience in inventory planning, forecasting, and pricing strategy. This role offers exposure to merchandise financial planning processes including SKU-level analysis, inventory insights, and cross-functional collaboration.
During the internship, the intern will support initiatives focused on improving markdown processes, analyzing inventory performance, and providing deeper insights into merchandise planning. The intern will work closely with inventory planners and category directors to analyze data, build reporting tools, and help support data-driven business decisions.
Responsibilities:
Markdown & Pricing Analysis
Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.
Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. We serve the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. We operate an integrated ecosystem of 900 retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35 states—enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.
This position is not open to agency submissions.
This position is based at our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ, and follows a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within commuting distance, as relocation assistance is not provided. Additionally, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
Job Overview:
The Merchandising Intern provides analytical and operational support to the Merchandising team while gaining hands-on experience in inventory planning, forecasting, and pricing strategy. This role offers exposure to merchandise financial planning processes including SKU-level analysis, inventory insights, and cross-functional collaboration.
During the internship, the intern will support initiatives focused on improving markdown processes, analyzing inventory performance, and providing deeper insights into merchandise planning. The intern will work closely with inventory planners and category directors to analyze data, build reporting tools, and help support data-driven business decisions.
Responsibilities:
Markdown & Pricing Analysis
- Assist in building and supporting a sustainable process for markdowns and price reductions across cross-functional teams
- Help develop process documentation, tools, and reporting to support pricing and promotional strategies
- Support collaboration between merchandising, planning, and other teams involved in pricing decisions
- Merchandise Financial Planning Support
- Provide analytical support for merchandise financial planning initiatives
- Assist with deeper SKU-level analysis across both D100 and D200 product categories
- Support inventory and sales analysis to provide insights for category directors and inventory planners
- Build and maintain reports using Excel and SQL to support forecasting and merchandise planning
- Analyze trends in sales, inventory performance, and pricing strategies
- Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and planning efficiency
- Develop reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to support merchandising decisions
- Summarize findings and insights for team members and leadership
- Assist with preparing materials for planning meetings and business reviews
- Participate in merchandising and financial planning projects focused on process improvement
- Conduct research and analysis to support planning initiatives
- Provide general analytical and administrative support to the merchandising and planning teams
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a related field, with an expected graduation date within the next year
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and macros
- Experience with SQL or data analysis tools preferred
- Exposure to forecasting, financial planning, or inventory planning concepts is a plus
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate insights to team members and leadership
- Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Duration: 4 months
- Ideal Start Date: April 7, 2026
Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.