Retail Strategy Intern

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Job Title: Retail Strategy Intern

Reports To: Retail Strategy Specialist
Internship Type: Paid Internship
Location: Green Bay Support Office (De Pere, Wisconsin)
Duration: Fall 2025

The Retail Strategy Intern will support the Retail Strategy team in executing pricing strategies across seasonal assortments, vendor deal programs, and everyday pricing initiatives. This internship offers hands-on experience in retail analytics, pricing strategy, and cross-functional collaboration with merchandising teams. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn how data drives decision-making in a retail environment.

What You’ll Gain:

• Exposure to strategic pricing and retail analytics.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in business analytics.
• Opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that impact business outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in analyzing pricing data for vendor-funded promotions and cost changes.
• Support the execution of cyclical pricing reviews, including item comparisons and brand relationships.
• Collaborate with Merchandising to help develop pricing plans for seasonal programs.
• Help monitor data accuracy and participate in identifying and resolving data issues.
• Contribute to documentation efforts, including updating standard operating procedures.
• Participate in team meetings and communicate findings or questions clearly.
• Present insights or pricing opportunities to team members when applicable.
• Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team’s goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with other MS Office tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Interest in retail, pricing strategy, or data-driven decision-making.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Professional presence and proper phone and e-mail etiquette is required
• Sitting/standing at a desk/computer 75% of the time
• The position requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity

WORK SCHEDULE

• Expected to work approximately 15–20 hours/week during school year

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