Merchandising Intern

Weissman

Nov 29, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on May 27
Off-cycle Internship
Creative Arts & Fashion
Hospitality & Retail
Saint Louis

Requirements

‌Currently enrolled in a college or university; Sophomore year or above.
Working towards a degree in Business or a related field - ideally specific to retail or Merchandising.
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Suite is a plus.
Ability to relocate to St. Louis, Missouri for the summer.
Knowledge of dance or activewear is a plus.
Available to participate in our full-time internship program from the end of May/June to August 2024. Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.
Eligible to work in the US without restrictions.

Responsibilities

Merchandising Project: Work with their assigned mentor as well as collaboratively with other department interns, to develop costume or dancewear garments for our line that reflect the Weissman brand. This process will include roadmapping, sketch selection, prototype review and cost engineering, finalization of colors/sizes, and product positioning. Upon successful completion, styles are eligible for consideration of being adopted into our final line.
Administrative and Organization Support: Responsible for tasks such as data entry, organization of samples and supplies, catalog and website proofing, etc. to gain hands-on experience within Merchandising systems and tools, familiarize themselves with product, and offer support to the Merchandising department.
Competitive Analysis: Assist with the creation and execution of the Merchandising Competitive Analysis presentations to gain knowledge about competitor brands, product offerings and identify possible assortment opportunities.
Sales Analysis: Complete sales analysis projects including color analysis, size analysis, web search term analysis, promotion analysis, survey score analysis, etc. to gain hands-on experience within Merchandising systems and tools, gain Microsoft Excel experience, and offer support to the Merchandising department.
Ad Hoc Project Support: Involved in the creation and execution of projects as needed to enhance their learning experience.
Managing Timelines: Meet all internal Merchandising and internship curriculum deadlines. Present final Merchandising project at conclusion of internship with cross-functional partners.

Weissman

An American costume and dancewear design company, family owned for more than 60 years

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

501-1000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Weissman is a family-owned company specializing in the design and manufacture of dancewear and costumes for recitals and performances. Weissman employs hundreds of people at its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, and produces much of its inventory at its adjoining factory. Weissman sells wholesale to businesses, and also direct to consumer under Dancewear Solutions. House brands include Weissman costumes and Balera dancewear. Its products are sold domestically and around the globe. Founded over 60 years ago by Rose and Julius Weissman, Weissman is an industry leader in design quality, technology and customer relations. Its network of dance professionals—including studio owners, dance teachers, students, parents, coaches and career dancers—is vast, loyal and continues to grow. Weissman is dedicated to providing the best quality costumes at the best prices, but its commitment to care doesn’t stop there. Employees enjoy a creative work environment that fosters interaction and innovation. Thanks to an open floor plan and on-site production facility and distribution center, every team—from planning to marketing—can take part in the creation of our one-of-a-kind designs. Part-time and full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, (401)k investments and paid leave. We are also devoted to our local dance community, sponsoring National Dance Week in St. Louis every year, as well as a host of other local and national non-profits. Ready to join the Weissman team—one of the world’s most respected names in the dance industry? View our current job opportunities below, and apply now!