About the role#
This is a full-time, six-month internship based in Kissimmee, Florida. You will join the team from January 2027 through June 2027 to help shape assortment strategies and analyze performance. This role involves working closely with planners and cross-functional teams to understand the mechanics of retail strategy.
What you'll do#
- Assist with quarterly and annual assortment planning.
- Analyze item and category performance to identify stock issues.
- Review weekly sales data and share recommendations to boost business.
- Communicate assortment changes to guide future orders.
- Work with a Merchandise Assistant to ensure product launches stay on schedule.
- Coordinate with Location Strategy and Allocation to verify in-stock items.
- Prepare presentations for leadership regarding program results and strategies.
- Manage planning tasks such as updating locations, changing set or exit dates, revising purchase orders, handling returns to vendor, and price changes.
- Visit stores regularly to identify opportunities to improve performance.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university, with a preference for Junior or Senior standing.
- Coursework in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, Business Objects, and Oracle Retail platforms.
- Ability to perform data mining, financial analysis, and interpret complex information.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Must be at least 18 years of age with unrestricted work authorization.
- Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
- Ability to provide own housing in the Orlando, Florida area and reliable transportation to and from work.
- Alignment with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
Location & details#
- Location: Kissimmee, Florida
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to June)
- Work Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $23.00 per hour
- Employment Type: Full-time
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company operates as a diversified international media and entertainment enterprise. Its business segments include Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. The company produces movies, television programs, and consumer products while managing theme parks and resorts. It maintains headquarters in Burbank, California, and employs over 193,000 people.
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