Internship Program Overview

As a participant in the Belk Summer Internship Program you will gain real word experience and exposure to various functional areas of Buying. You will focus on analyzing business trends while assisting and shadowing the Buyer and Assistant Buyer. Buying Interns will learn key areas of the role including but not limited to advertising, purchase offers, analyzing reports, maintaining merchandise information, vendor relations and understanding the customer. The Internship Program provides exposure to senior leaders, professional development workshops, structured assignments and social events over the 10 weeks in the Summer. Interns will leave understanding the complexity of big box department stores and the excitement of the retail and ecommerce industry.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Learn how to manage a multi-million dollar business and drive the profitability of your buying office/department
• Shop retail market to identify assortment, incoming trends and pricing opportunities based on competitive landscape
• Prepare materials for merchant line review
• Assist in recapping, finalizing, and communicating style placement to cross functional development teams, agents and vendors
• Provide business support through report generation and analysis of business results
• Support cross functional teams as necessary which may include acquiring samples, developing item descriptions, and providing additional information
• Present selling recaps to managers on best and worst sellers

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Rising college senior planning to graduate in Spring 2022
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Belk for this position now or in the future
• Proven strong academic performer (GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred)
• Leadership skills that include professional business ethics, confidence and self-motivation
• Strong business background with ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and take action
• Previous retail experience
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office applications

How to Apply

In order to be considered, an online application is required. Please apply at BelkCareers.com