Merchandising Intern
Maisonette is a rapidly growing Marketplace, specializing in providing with the modern family the best products & tools to raise the next generation. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a dynamic and motivated Temporary/Summer Buying Intern to join our Apparel team.
What We Need. HYBRID OR REMOTE
The Merchandising Internship with Maisonette will support our hybrid merchandising team with all areas of their operation: vendor management, product information management, launch processing, communications and special projects as assigned.
Our Merchandising team works with a global and diverse set of vendors to bring Maisonette customers a curated, trendy and premium selection online. There is so much to be gained from this team - we hope to meet you soon!
Key Responsibilities Include:
Vendor Management: Assist in communication with vendors, specifically; product inquiries & updates as need be.
Product Information Management: Help maintain accurate and up-to-date product information in our database, ensuring consistency across all platforms. Inclusive of updating & maintaining product integrity like retail updates, markdowns, imagery & another requests from the vendor to maximize the PDP.
Track and Launch Process: Support the tracking of product launch timelines, ensuring timely and efficient execution of new product uploads to our website. Act as the liaison between marketing & vendor to share out relevant editorials & tag products for upcoming campaigns.
Qualifications:
- Sophomore year or above
- Must be able to receive credit through your university
- Must permanently reside and work in the US (remote position)
- Studying or interested in Merchandising and Buying
- Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Suite
- Ability to commit to 6-10 weeks part time starting JUNE 1st
- Strong Organizational skills with keen attention to detail
Perks:
- Hybrid or remote work, with option to work from the Brooklyn office depending on your location
- 11 company-paid holidays with 2 floating holidays per year
- "No Meeting Fridays" (...no meetings on Fridays)
- 5 annual Duvet Days (one company-wide day off per month, January through May)
- Employee discount on the Maisonette website
Who We Are
Maisonette is an online marketplace for high quality baby and kids products across every category; from apparel to gear to toys and home decor. Founded by two moms in 2017 with the goal of helping modern families raise the next generation, Maisonette carries over 1000 unique brands from around the globe, providing relevant, high quality product at every price point, and expert-led content tailored to every stage of parenthood.
More about Maisonette:
- We are a fast-growing venture-backed start-up primed to become the dominant single-destination player in the kid's market.;
- Our vision and business performance resonates with investors; we’ve completed multiple rounds of funding from top-tier investors including NEA, Thrive Capital and G Squared.;
- Our board of directors consists of leaders across the fields of tech, e-commerce, and fashion.; They include Co-Founder of Lumi Labs, Inc., and former President and CEO of Yahoo! Inc Marissa Mayer, Co-Founder & CEO at BRANDED Pierre Poignant, and General Partner at NEA, Tony Florence.;
We have a diverse, collaborative, and experienced executive team hailing from Vogue, Jet.com, Casper, Birch Box, Rent the Runway, Industrious, and Retail Me Not.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do. We look forward to interest in our roles from all walks of life.