About the role#
The Pure Play Strategic Sales Intern will support our e-commerce business operations. You will gain exposure to account management, business analytics, merchandising, and promotional execution. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to drive growth across our digital accounts.
What you'll do#
- Manage daily business operations including purchase orders, replenishment, pricing, inventory maintenance, and catalog updates.
- Analyze sales performance using reporting, top-seller tracking, and data insights.
- Assist with the planning and execution of promotional events like Prime Day and other marketplace initiatives.
- Support assortment optimization, segmentation strategies, margin improvement, and product recovery projects.
- Contribute to brand growth initiatives and seasonal business planning.
- Partner with Marketing, Partner Services, Merchandising, Sales, and Account Management teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, Sales Management, or a related field.
- Enrollment as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student, or recent graduation from an accredited college or university.
- Experience with Excel, including Pivot Tables, sorting, XLOOKUP, and text functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks independently or within a team.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new software and tools.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Oregon.
- Modality: On-site, 5 days per week.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 weeks).
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
- Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About KEEN
KEEN is an outdoor footwear company based in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2003, the firm produces hybrid footwear, including its original Newport sandal. It operates as a privately held business with a staff of 201 to 500 employees. The company focuses on manufacturing products for outdoor use and supports environmental preservation initiatives.
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