Summer Intern - Merchandising

Boca Raton, FL

Internship

Onsite

$23/hr - $23/hr

Intern

The ODP Group is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business distribution platform. They are seeking a Summer Intern in Merchandising to support the Commercial Print and Technology team with day-to-day projects, reporting, and operational tasks.

Responsibilities

Support day to day projects and operational tasks – Assist with projects and daily activities within the assigned business area (e.g., data updates, status tracking, coordination) to ensure timely and accurate completion of team priorities
Conduct research and prepare analytical materials – Gather information, analyze data, and compile findings into clear summaries, reports, or presentations to support decision making and project planning
Participate in team and cross‑functional meetings – Attend team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project reviews; capture notes, follow‑up items, and contribute ideas to improve processes and outcomes
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners – Work with colleagues in other departments (e.g., Finance, Marketing, Operations) to support ongoing initiatives, share information, and help drive alignment on project goals and deliverables
Document and improve processes – Help document workflows, update trackers and dashboards (e.g., Excel, project management tools), and maintain accurate records to improve transparency, consistency, and efficiency
Deliver an end‑of‑internship project or presentation – Synthesize key learnings, project contributions, and recommendations into a final presentation or recap to share outcomes and insights with the team and leadership
Support print and technology reporting and vendor engagement – Run recurring and ad‑hoc, monitor order status and service levels, and partner with suppliers to help resolve issues and ensure orders are fulfilled as expected
Analyze category performance and assortment opportunities – Review sales, margin, and customer usage trends to identify gaps, underperforming items, and new opportunities to optimize assortment, promotions, and customer offers
Support sales enablement – Assist in developing and maintaining sales tools and materials (e.g., product one‑pagers, program overviews, basic customer-facing content) and help respond to category-related inquiries from the sales organization to enable effective customer conversations
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Required

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, etc.) at an accredited university
No prior professional experience required. Previous internship, co-op, part-time, or project experience is a plus
Relevant coursework and academic projects that demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and collaboration tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
Aptitude and willingness to learn and self-teach new skills
Fearlessly curious – challenging the status quo by looking at solutions in unconventional ways and seeing opportunities to innovate
Strong sense of business acumen
Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be available to work up to 40 hours per week during the entire length of the program
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills in English
Experience working with data in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, v‑lookups, basic charts) or similar tools to analyze trends and summarize findings
Experience collaborating on team-based projects or presentations, especially where you supported cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., marketing, sales, operations), is a plus

Preferred

Benefits

401(k)
Competitive salaries
Benefits package
Opportunity to move and grow within our organization
Eligible to participate in an incentive program

The ODP Group, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Glassdoor

Founded in 1986

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

10001+ employees

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