Undergrad Internship

About the Role

This is a 10-week Summer Internship Program, from May 24 – July 30, 2027, based at Lowe’s Store Support Center – Mooresville (SSC-M) in Mooresville, North Carolina. The internship offers hands-on experience in supporting the development, production, and execution of merchandising collateral used throughout Lowe’s stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, production, and execution of merchandising collateral.
• Coordinate projects to bring merchandising strategies and customer-facing communications to life in the store environment.
• Gain exposure to the processes behind producing and delivering in-store collateral, including signage, promotional materials, product messaging, and other visual elements.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure projects are executed accurately, efficiently, and according to established timelines and business needs.
• Participate in professional development experiences and expand professional network.
• Gain exposure to how corporate teams support merchandising execution across Lowe’s stores.

What You Will Learn

• The lifecycle of in-store merchandising collateral, from planning and creative development through production and store execution.
• How signage, promotional materials, and other merchandising communications support the customer shopping experience.
• Project coordination across multiple stakeholders, timelines, and business priorities.
• The partnership between Store Merchandising and Merchandising, Marketing, Creative, Store Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Management of project timelines, production requirements, deliverables, and approvals within a large retail organization.
• Reviewing project details for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business requirements.
• Utilizing data, reporting, and business feedback for process improvement opportunities.
• Communicating project updates, findings, risks, and recommendations to business partners.
• The role of merchandising collateral in supporting broader promotional and merchandising strategies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Retail Management, Communications, Graphic Communications, Project Management, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Ability to work at Lowe’s Store Support Center in Mooresville, NC for the duration of the internship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Retail Management, Communications, Graphic Communications, Project Management, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Ability to work at Lowe’s Store Support Center in Mooresville, NC for the duration of the internship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Preferred: 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
• Preferred: Experience or coursework related to merchandising, retail, marketing, print or creative production, project management, or business operations.
• Preferred: Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Preferred: Ability to organize multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
• Preferred: Ability to analyze information and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Preferred: Interest in understanding how visual merchandising and in-store communications influence the customer experience.
• Preferred: Demonstrated initiative through internships, employment, leadership roles, campus organizations, volunteer activities, or other relevant experiences.

Benefits

• Paid Internship
• Eligibility for Lowe’s Housing Benefit
• 10% Associate Discount
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Exposure to Lowe’s merchandising, store operations, and cross-functional business teams