National Merchandising Internship

<p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinker-ers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> <p><em><strong>"At La-Z-Boy we're dedicated to home... because home is what really matters and what will always matter. At the end of even the longest days, home is where we find ourselves."</strong></em><strong><em><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/230201741" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the full experience here.</a> </em></strong></p>

Monroe, Michigan

La-Z-Boy Corporate

<p><strong>Not many companies can say that they are both a household brand and one of the most innovative organizations in their industry. La-Z-Boy can. Ninety years after our first recliner, we&rsquo;re still re-inventing the industry.</strong></p> <p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinker-ers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. Our people are what drives us forward. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> https://www.la-z-boy.com/

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Full-Time

Competitive

Overview: <strong>Are you ready to Build Something Amazing?<br /></strong><br />The National Merchandising internship role will support our branded Merchandising team at the La-Z-Boy&rsquo;s World HQ in Monroe, MI.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities could include trend analysis, analyzing store layouts, participation in fabric and leather reviews, fabric or swatch ordering, participation in discussions regarding new product development, ability to offer suggestions for future product, and many other opportunities.&nbsp;<br />Our goal is to provide the intern with a practical, hands-on experience in one or more Merchandising disciplines and build solid competencies within the Merchandising field!
Requirements: <br />&bull; Currently enrolled in a Four-Year Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree Program with a concentration in Merchandising or Interior Design with at least their Junior Year Completed.<br />&bull; Self-Starter, Motivated, and eager to have an impact<br />&bull; Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills<br />&bull; Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team<br />&bull; Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) a must, with CAD experience preferred<br /><br /><strong>ADDITIONAL INFO:</strong><br />&bull; Minimal travel within the U.S. may be required<br />&bull; Unique opportunity to regularly interact with the senior leadership team and all levels of the corporate organization<br />&bull; Intern will present back to leaders and other interns at the end of the season on accomplishments and give feedback on the internship experience!<br /><br /><strong>About La-Z-Boy Inc.</strong><br />La-Z-Boy Incorporated is one of the world's leading residential furniture producers, marketing furniture for every room of the home. Our state-of-the-art world headquarters, located in Monroe, MI, is just a short drive from the Ann Arbor, Metro Detroit and Toledo areas. La-Z-Boy&rsquo;s network of 300+ retail stores span across the U.S. and Canada, and our vast distribution network allows our product to reach consumers and retailers across the globe. <br /><br />We are also proud that our U.S. based manufacturing plants and regional distribution centers achieved record performances for safety this past year, establishing new records for the U.S. furniture industry. <br />Further, we understand that being a great employer also means being a good corporate citizen. As such, La-Z-Boy and the La-Z-Boy Foundation contributed almost $3 million in financial and product donations to non-profit organizations this past year. For the past eight years, our signature partnership has been with the Ronald McDonald House Charities&reg; (RMHC&reg;).<br /><br />Visit La-Z-Boy.com and see why, every day, over 8,800 passionate, valued team members around the world are Building Something Amazing!!