How to Apply 

In order to be considered, an online application is required. Please apply at BelkCareers.com 

Internship Program Overview:

As a participant in the Belk Summer Internship Program, you will gain real word experience and exposure to various functional areas of merchandising. You will focus on analyzing business trends while assisting and shadowing a buyer and assistant buyer. Merchandising interns will learn key areas of the role including but not limited to advertising, purchase offers, analyzing reports, maintaining merchandise information, vendor relations and understanding the customer. The Internship Program provides exposure to senior leaders, professional development workshops, structured assignments and social events over the 10 weeks in the summer. Interns will leave understanding the complexity of big box department stores and the excitement of the retail and ecommerce industry. Interns will be required to relocate to Charlotte, NC for the summer, with work-from-home flexibility.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: 

Learn how to manage a multi-million-dollar business and drive the profitability of your buying office/department

Shop retail market to identify assortment, incoming trends and pricing opportunities based on competitive landscape 

Presupppare materials for merchant line review 

Assist in recapping, finalizing, and communicating style placement to cross functional development teams, agents, and vendors 

Provide business support through report generation and analysis of business results 

Support cross functional teams as necessary which may include acquiring samples, developing item descriptions, and providing additional information 

Present selling recaps to managers on best and worst sellers 

Requirements/Qualifications: 

Rising college senior planning to graduate in December 2026 or Spring 2027 majoring in Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising & Design, Retailing, Apparel & Textile, Marketing, and Retail Merchandising & Management

Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Belk for this position now or in the future 

Proven strong academic performer (GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred) 

Leadership skills that include professional business ethics, confidence and self-motivation

Ability to balance creativity with data-driven decision-making

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Organized, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced retail enviornment

Previous retail experience 

Proficient in Excel and MS Office applications; familiarity with retail systems a plus