About the role#
This summer internship offers hands-on experience supporting retail display and merchandising initiatives across channels like PDSN, Lowe's, and ProDealer locations. You will work alongside marketing professionals to bring products to life through displays and customer-facing experiences. You will develop project management and communication skills while contributing to real business initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of retail display programs.
- Assist with merchandising initiatives that support product and sales objectives.
- Contribute to projects that enhance customer and retail experiences.
- Support channel and account database management, including display executions and product assortments.
- Partner with Product Marketing and Visual Merchandising team members on business initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support merchandising strategies.
- Create and support visual assets, display concepts, renderings, and merchandising materials as needed.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Retail Merchandising, Business, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Communications, or a related field.
- Sophomore or Junior standing preferred with strong academic standing.
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, or involvement through campus organizations, work experience, athletics, or volunteer activities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Power BI experience is preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar visualization software is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship located in Pella, Iowa.
- The program runs from late May through early August 2027.
- The pay rate for this position is $23.00 per hour.
- Work may take place in office, showroom, retail, and event environments.
About Pella Corporation
Pella Corporation manufactures windows and doors for the residential and commercial markets. Founded in 1925, the company operates as a privately owned business. It maintains 20 manufacturing locations across the United States and Canada. The organization employs more than 10,000 people.
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