Vow'd Weddings is on a mission to provide brides and bridesmaids with a fun, approachable, and memorable shopping experience, without breaking the bank. Our fresh take on bridal includes exclusively designed wedding and bridesmaid dresses, romantic accessories, and veils; as well as playful gifts and décor. Meeting the customer where she's at, our entire collection is available to shop online, through virtual consultations, or one-on-one appointments in our intimate boutique setting.
The Vow'd Merchandising Buying Internship is a unique opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in the fashion or bridal industry. The Merchandising Intern can expect to acquire valuable skills and industry knowledge while supporting the Vow'd team in day-to-day operations and assisting with product selection. The Intern will also learn how to use data analysis and trend forecasting to make informed buying decisions. A successful Merchandising Intern for the Vow'd brand will be enthusiastic, proactive, committed to learning, and passionate about the bride's experience.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the development assortment plans, and choosing product assortment
Collaborate with the buying team to assist with store allocation and distribution processes
Gather samples for meetings and maintain the sample collection
Provide support to buying team by ensuring vendors are meeting sample deadlines
Act as a liaison between Marketing and Ecommerce for product style-out and sample management for product photoshoots
Stay up-to-date on trends and the competitive landscape
Assist the team for purchase order management creation and updates
Qualifications
Upcoming junior, senior, or recent graduate with as strong academic record pursuing a degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field
Strong fashion sense and passion for product
Demonstrated ability using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel
Self-motivated and ability to execute in a fast-paced environment
Superior organization, analytical and problem solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build collaborative, cross-functional partnerships
Positive attitude, essential in an entrepreneurial environment
Must have a few days of open availability and able to work a minimum of 20-25 hours