Merchandise Planning Internship: Summer 2026

Posted: Wednesday, 01 October 2025
Valid Thru: Friday, 31 October 2025
Index Requested on: 10/01/2025 08:01:49
Indexed on: 10/01/2025 08:01:49

Location: Dodgeville, WI, 53533, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 27-0000.00 - Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Lands End Inc is hiring!

Description:

At Lands’ End, we are on a mission to create a more comfortable world. We care about our employees, our community, and our planet. People are the heart of our company, and our doors are open to everyone. We are committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all. Our strength in work and life comes from the combination of our experiences, backgrounds, and talents. It's what we do as people that makes Lands’ End a great place to work.

As an intern, you will join over 5, 000 talented individuals who are leaders, critical thinkers, accountable, curious, flexible, and results-minded all driving toward the same goal - to delight customers and drive sales through multiple channels. In addition, you will join a diverse group of individuals from a variety of colleges, universities, and areas of study. Some highlights of our internship program include:

  • Paid Internship: $20/hr
  • Twelve-week program: May 18– August 7, 2026
  • Full-time opportunity: 8am – 5pm CT
  • Team building and networking activities
  • Group projects and career-building workshops
  • Leadership and cross-functional learning opportunities
  • Assigned mentor focused on your growth and development
  • Senior leader speaker series
  • Lands’ End merchandise discount

        Our internship program is designed with future leaders in mind and serves as a pipeline for top talent. Participants in our program receive one-on-one mentorship while working alongside seasoned Planning and Allocation professionals. You will work with the team to provide analysis and identify opportunities for efficiency and productivity. We will look to you to share your ideas and recommendations. The Intern experience at Lands’ End is a comprehensive development-based role, designed to facilitate a robust planning and allocation career path. Interns will be immersed and integrated in the various functions of planning and allocation and understand the factors that contribute to the broader scope of planning while gaining valuable hands-on experience in skill competency areas. Lands’ End interns will gain exposure to reporting, analysis and modeling.

        As part of the experience, you will focus on key projects for the department. In addition, you will be responsible for various ad hoc projects to identify improvement opportunities that require analysis and reporting as well as hind sighting and trend reporting. You will be involved in key projects that will support future business decisions. You will communicate with business partners to understand the internal decision-making processes. This internship is highly analytical and requires a passion for financial analysis and a point of view. You will quickly come to appreciate the complexities of growing a global, multi-channel retailer.

        This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon – Thurs). The primary work location is our corporate campus in Dodgeville, WI and you will perform work both on-site and remotely each week. You must reside or relocate within a commutable distance of the office for this position. Don’t worry, we have you covered, Lands’ End offers relocation assistance.

        Successful candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

        • Passion for the Lands’ End brand and interest in public relations and social media
        • Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, LinkedIn)
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
        • Strong organizational and time-management skills
        • Curious, creative, and proactive with a positive attitude
        • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
        • Attention to detail and eagerness to learn
        • Experience with tools like Microsoft Office, Canva, or social media management platforms is a plus

        Roles and responsibilities:

        • Assist in the planning, development, and scheduling of social media content
        • Support influencer research, outreach, and tracking for upcoming campaigns and brand moments
        • Draft and edit engaging social copy aligned with the brand voice and seasonal messaging
        • Help monitor social trends, industry conversations, and competitor activity
        • Assist in organizing media coverage, building media and influencer lists, and maintaining PR trackers
        • Contribute to brainstorming sessions and campaign recaps
        • Participate in cross-functional meetings and collaborate with marketing, creative, and merchandising teams
        • Take part in the summer project with fellow interns to be presented to leadership

        Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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        Responsibilities:

        Please review the job description.

        Educational requirements:

        • high school

        Desired Skills:

        Marketing & Product Management

        Benefits:

        Please see the job description for benefits.

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