Intern - Merchandising - Summer 2026
HNI is a global family of brands for the workplace dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, respect, and belonging.
What We Need:
We are looking for a Merchandising Intern to join our Merchandising team in Muscatine, IA during Summer 2026!
What You Will Do:
HNI’s summer internship program is a great opportunity for first-hand experience in your field of interest. You'll work on one or more projects that create value for our business partners. HNI's large, paid internship program includes exposure to leadership, professional development opportunities (Lunch and Learns, training, skill building workshops), support through a mentor relationship, volunteering, and social events!
Company-paid apartment-style housing may also be available, based on student's geographic need and current housing capacity. Depending on the flexibility of the role, the intern may have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.
The Merchandising team is responsible for driving product sales, marketing, and financial strategy for short term sales. As a member of this team, you will gain experience assisting in new product launch strategies, product promotional strategies on existing lines, monthly product forecasting, strategic inventory plans, and financial modeling. As a member of this team, we will assign you projects that are critical to company success and aligned with your individual interests. Our interns are a key source of future talent for entry-level careers.
What You Have:
- Candidates should be working towards a Bachelor's degree in finance, business analytics, marketing or related field. Junior level coursework is preferred.
- Minimum 2.8 GPA
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Power BI preferred
- Basic understanding of financial statements
- Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience, internships, or involvement in related activities such as tutoring or business fraternities.
What You're Good At:
- Self-starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership
- Strong experience managing projects (school or work related)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Dedicated team-player, strong communication, interpersonal and time-management skills
We look forward to hearing from you!
We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States.