Merchandising Intern - Happy Beauty Co. at CosmoProf… · Plano

Summary: CosmoProf Beauty is a leader in professional beauty supplies, and they are seeking a Merchandising Intern for their Happy Beauty Co. This internship will provide exposure to various aspects of retail including product management, financials, marketing, and ecommerce, while working directly with merchants and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: - Primary areas of influence: Category Management, Assessment, Product Merchandising, Presentation, Cross Collaboration, Communications with P & A, Vendors, Stores Organization, plus Competitive Superiority/Ecommerce Activation - No day will ever be the same while working with Happy Beauty Co. and learning the function of a start-up business, the basics of buying and merchandising, while delivering sales and margin will drive the roles and duties of exposure - This exposure is designed to provide understanding of the lifecycle of a product and will constitute both in-store experiences as well as on-line. Work will include set-up, regulatory, speed to market, education, presentation, delivery, replenishment, assessment of performance and disposition - Touches will include sales reporting, developing opportunities for growth, pivots if performance is not as expected, building of best practices to ensure POG governance, enforcing presentation standards, and comp shopping Required Qualifications: - Currently in business or merchandising undergraduate program (close to graduation preferred) - Available to work full 10-wk program with min of 30 hours a week - Understanding of basic retail math, enjoys analysis and critical thinking - Basic Excel competency from vlook-up to pivot tables. Microsoft experience and comfort with use of Email, Teams, Word, Power Point etc - Swift problem-solving skills and comfort with the daily potential to pivot based on business need - Demonstrated time management with ability to prioritize and achieve deadlines - This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work three days per week at the Support Center in Legacy West, Plano, TX - This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship - Housing, relocation, and transportation assistance are not provided - Availability is required from June 1 through August 7, 2026, with a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week Preferred Qualifications: - JDA/Tableau exposure a PLUS Required Skills: Retail Math, Excel Competency Important Skills: JDA/Tableau Exposure, Product Merchandising Nice-to-Have Skills: Effective Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration