Merchandising Intern

Jaipur Rugs is a social enterprise that connects rural craftsmanship with global markets through its luxurious handmade carpets. It is a family-run business that offers an exclusive range of hand-knotted and hand-woven rugs made using 2500 years old traditional art forms. The founder, Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary created a unique business model, which provides livelihood to the artisans at their doorstep. This changed the standard practice of involving middlemen to work with artisanal communities. The company currently has a network of over 40,000 artisans spread across 600 rural Indian villages in five states of India. It has an end-to-end business model, right from sourcing of wool to exporting a finished handmade rug. The modern and eclectic collection of rugs, made using the finest wool and silk, has won numerous global awards and is currently exported to more than 45 countries with the US sales arm, Jaipur Living, Inc. located in Georgia, Atlanta. We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Merchandising Sales Intern to join our retail team. This internship is ideal for someone who wants to learn how merchandising, store planning, and sales operations work in a fast-paced retail environment. Key Responsibilities: - Support the merchandising team with product planning and in-store displays - Assist in maintaining inventory levels and stock availability across stores - Help track sales trends and performance of product categories - Coordinate with store teams for visual merchandising and product placements - Assist in preparing reports, sales trackers, and product catalogues - Conduct basic market research and store visits to understand customer behavior - Support the team in day-to-day retail operations and store promotions Requirements: - Currently pursuing a degree in Retail Management, Business, Fashion, or related field - Interest in retail sales and merchandising - Good knowledge of MS Excel and presentation tools - Strong communication and coordination skills - Willingness to learn and work on-ground with store teams What You'll Learn: - Real-world experience in retail merchandising and sales - How to manage product assortment and stock planning - Insights into store operations, promotions, and customer preferences - Collaboration across buying, sales, and visual merchandising teams,