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ACE Hardware · 3 months ago

Merchandising Internship - Summer 2026, Full Time/Paid - 12 Weeks

IL - Oak Brook

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22/hr - $22/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Ace Hardware Corporation is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, and they are seeking a Merchandising Intern for the summer of 2026. The intern will be responsible for building marketing materials, collaborating across departments, and supporting merchandise program execution.

Retail

Responsibilities

Build and design retailer and consumer facing marketing and sales material to support key brands and vendors

Cross functional collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Inventory, Pricing, and Ace Merchandising for successful program launch and implementation

Support Merchandise Program Managers with item selection, program execution, and promotional strategy

Coordinate retailer communication for the department

Assist with prep for semi-annual Edge tradeshow

Qualification

MarketingRetail MerchandisingMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsRetail experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsTeamworkAdaptabilityPresentation skills

Required

Working towards a bachelor's degree in the following area(s): Business, Marketing, Retail Merchandising, Management, and/or any related majors

Entering senior year of college or graduating seniors

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite

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

Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday for 12 weeks in the summer

Willingness and ability to give presentations to colleagues, managers and directors

Preferred

Retail experience a plus

Knowledge and interest in Ace Hardware Corporation and Emery Jensen Distribution

Benefits

Opportunity to volunteer through the Ace Hardware Foundation

Teambuilding activities

Hourly competitive compensation

Company

ACE Hardware

Glassdoor3.7

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

Kabul, Kabul, AF

51-200 employees

http://www.acehardware.af

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Shak Hishmeh

Co-Owner/ Chief Operating Officer

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