Retail Buying Intern

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career, and enjoy a positive work/life balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you and your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• We provide training and experience to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• Complementary housing available for out-of-town interns

Learn functionalities of Retail Buyer & Merchandiser while gaining a real world understanding of product assortment, pricing & promotion strategies.

• Contribute to key projects: Work on real-world projects, making impactful contributions to the business

• Assist in Strategic Initiatives: Learn, develop, and implement ideas based off Blain's Pillars

• Engage in cross-functional teams: Collaborate with different functions to understand how cross functional support contributes to the overall success of the business

• Support Daily Operations: Assist the team with day-to-day task to gain insight on the departments process

• Present Your Findings: Deliver a presentation of your project and research to key stakeholders

• Receive mentor and coaching: Work closely with your mentor receiving feedback and guidance to help you navigate your career path

• Participate in hands-on workshops: Led by industry experts, gain valuable insights and skills to equip you for success in the professional world

• Currently enrolled as an incoming Junior or Senior at an accredited college or university

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Valid driver’s license required

• Strong communication, writing & time management skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities