Merchandising Intern Fresh bei FreshDirect

About Us

At FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience.  Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people’s home – faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else. 

We are not just a food company – we are a technology powered, customer obsessed team building the most innovative end to end food supply chain in the industry.  From proprietary routing systems to our state of the art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience and care. 

We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers’ door at peak freshness.  It’s grocery shopping reimagined and we are just getting started.

If you are passionate about innovation, care about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come build future of food with us. 

The Role

FreshDirect is seeking a highly motivated intern to join our Merchandising Team this summer for a paid internship.

What You’ll Do

The right candidate will be someone who:

·       Has a passion for food and is interested in learning about the food industry

·       Makes friends quickly and easily

·       Learning new systems just as quickly

·       Has tenacious follow-up and can keep projects on task

What You Bring

·       The Non-Perishable Merchandising Intern will split their time across

·       Work closely with vendors and major distributors to gather and organize data for new product set-up

·       Support the team with storefront management, site merchandising and product info accuracy

·       Support the team in recapping Shopper Marketing campaigns for the participating vendor partners

·       Engage with Merchandising Teams on periodic Category and Brand reviews

·       Must be based in NYC and available to work in the office five days per week.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The ideal candidate should possess:

·       Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

·       Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large data sets

·       A willingness to think creatively and take calculated risks

Responsibilities:

·       Support visual merchandising initiatives including recipe development and content creation

·       Analysis of pricing actions and other promotional activities

·       Work closely with Operations to track and fix pressing challenges

·       Support health and sustainability initiatives including product traceability, food waste, and packaging projects

Education and Qualifications:

·       In pursuit of a BA/BS with a demonstrated interest in the food industry, merchandising, or eCommerce

·       Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

·       Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large data sets

·       Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skills

·       A willingness to think creatively and take calculated risks

·       An ability to adapt to new systems and scenarios quickly

·       Must embody and demonstrate company values and culture

What we Offer

·       The expected compensation for this role is $23.00 –$ 25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be discussed during the interview process.

·       Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.

·       Health Benefits: Medical, vision, dental and voluntary disability benefits.

·       Financial Benefits: 401(k) + employer match and life insurance.

·       Location: Our state-of-the-art campus is located in the Bronx, featuring an on-site gym, cafeteria and an employee market. We offer free on-site parking and provide an employee shuttle service from nearby MTA stations.

·       People Investment: We offer job training to our operations and transportation team members to facilitate career advancement. Additionally, we invest in leadership development programs that provide opportunities for professional growth. We have also partnered with local colleges to offer tuition discounts.

·       Perks: Employees can take advantage of a 20% employee discount on online orders and at our wine store. Our on-site employee market showcases our products at substantial markdowns. Additionally, we organize vendor spotlights and engagement events that give employees the opportunity to experience our products firsthand.

Our Culture

We embrace an in-office culture, composed of individuals who thrive on the collaboration and energy that comes from working together in a shared space. We are looking for people who excel in this environment, where physical presence enhances connections and engagement. At FreshDirect, we've created an environment that thrives on teamwork, where associates can innovate, grow, and have successful careers. Many of our leaders have successfully come up through our ranks. Because of our team's extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fresh Direct, LLC and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. 

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