ACE Hardware · 2 weeks ago
E-Commerce Merchandising Internship– Summer 2026, Full Time/Paid/12 Weeks
IL - Oak Brook
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $22/hr
Start in 2026 SummerAce Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, and they are seeking an E-Commerce Merchandising Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will support the E-Commerce merchant team in various merchandising tasks, analyze market trends, and assist in promotional planning and retailer communication.
Retail
Responsibilities
Support E-Commerce merchant team in all phases of category and product online merchandising
Improve Site Findability; through Search & Browse optimization activities
Review KPI & web behavior metrics to generate data driven insights & actions
Kibo Admin tool- basic site merchandising practices including the creation of categories, discounts, product ranking rules
New Item and Promo activation and maintenance
Responsible for edits throughout the creative process including site, email and marketing creative
Responsible for product content- work with vendor and PCM team for goal of A++ content
Analyze the ecommerce market to develop understandings of market trends and competitors’ strengths, weaknesses and strategies
Assist in solicitation and maintenance of monthly promotional items from vendors and Merchants
Support in organizing and securing all promo offers- pricing, offer, credits
Prepare of Monthly Promo Marketing file
Promo creation in Kibo and/or Event Planner
Partner closely with digital marketing team in order to drive channel effectiveness for Paid Search, Affiliate, Email, SEO, Retargeting, Etc
Support Clearance and Closeout opportunities
Assist in inventory planning for promotional items
Support with daily retailer customer service
Assist with communication via ACENET to relay monthly online promos and credits
Assist with Merch CARE to prep Ace Care Center for calls and e-mails related to respective category
Support department and cross functional projects as assigned by Manager
Qualification
Required
Working towards a bachelor's degree in the following area(s): Marketing, Digital Marketing, Visual or Fashion Merchandising and/or Business Administration
Entering Senior year of college
Basic understanding of financials and operations of a business
Retail/customer service experience (Sales, visual merchandising, retail pricing a plus)
Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel Power Point)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in high-pressure environments
Ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to contribute as an effective team member
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated motivation and initiative to succeed
Knowledge and interest in Ace Hardware Corporation
Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday -Friday for 12 weeks (July 4th Holiday is a non-working day)
Willingness and ability to give presentations to colleagues, managers and directors
Benefits
Real hands-on experience in your assigned department/function with day-to-day projects, responsibilities, accountabilities and deadlines.
Opportunity to display your skills during your “Final Pitch” presentation
Q & A with Ace’s CEO and Senior Leadership team
Resume Workshop to help you prepare for future opportunities
Opportunity to volunteer through the Ace Hardware Foundation
Teambuilding activities
Hourly competitive compensation
12-week full time program
Company
ACE Hardware
Now in Afghanistan, Since 1924, Ace Hardware has been known as the place with the helpful hardware folks in thousands of neighborhoods across America, providing customers with a more personal kind of helpful.
Founded in 1924
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shak Hishmeh
Co-Owner/ Chief Operating Officer
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