About the role#
The Wholesale & Merchandising Internship is a 10-week summer program designed to provide hands-on experience within our retail apparel and fashion business. This full-time role is based at our corporate headquarters in New York City and operates on a hybrid schedule. You will work alongside our teams to support product development, sales analysis, and merchandising operations while gaining insight into how our products move from initial concept to the store floor.
What you'll do#
- Support systems work, including line plan creation, price changes, and assortment updates.
- Manage the sample process by partnering with Visual Merchandising, Business Units, Creative, and other teams on sample sharing.
- Compile competitive shopping analysis and present your findings.
- Shadow cross-functional partners to understand the product lifecycle.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reports.
What you'll need#
- Current student or recent graduate with a focus in Marketing or Business Administration.
- Strong analytical skills and an understanding of retail math.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
- A high level of attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
- A team-oriented mindset with the ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks.
- Ability to solve problems creatively and react quickly to business needs.
- Product sensibility and an understanding of the competitive retail landscape.
Location & details#
- Location: New York City, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 1, 2027 to August 6, 2027).
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a public company based in New York. It operates as a house of brands that includes Coach and Kate Spade New York. The business focuses on the retail apparel and fashion industry. It employs over 10,000 people.
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