Variety Wholesalers, Inc

**Summer Internship Program – Retail Finance & Merchandising**

Variety Wholesalers, Inc  •  Henderson, NC (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Merchandising Internship

If you love trends, products, and the art + science behind what lands on the shelf — this is for you.

What You Will Do:

  • Partner with Buyers and Planners on assortment strategy
  • Analyze sales performance and identify opportunities
  • Participate in vendor meetings
  • Assist with product selection and pricing decisions
  • Review market trends and competitive landscape

You Are:

  • Curious about retail, fashion, consumer behavior, or product strategy
  • Analytical but creative
  • Comfortable with Excel (or excited to learn)
  • Studying Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field

Finance Internship

If you love numbers, problem-solving, and understanding how a business really makes money — this is for you.

What You Will Do:

  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Analyze sales, margin, and expense performance
  • Build financial models and reporting tools
  • Partner with business leaders to understand drivers of profitability
  • Present insights and recommendations to leadership

You Are:

  • Studying Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
  • Detail-oriented and analytical
  • Comfortable working with data
  • Interested in retail and business strategy

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
  • Rising junior or senior preferred (or graduate student)
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 (optional, if you want to include one)
  • Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer program
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

🚀 What You Will Gain:

  • Executive exposure
  • Mentorship from experienced retail leaders
  • Real project ownership
  • Presentation experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Networking opportunities
  • A potential pathway to full-time opportunities

Why Retail?

Retail moves fast. Decisions matter. Strategy meets execution daily. You will see how merchandising, finance, operations, and leadership come together to drive results.

If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and learn how retail really works, we would love to meet you.

Variety Wholesalers, Inc

About Variety Wholesalers, Inc

Roses Discount Stores is a super-regional retail chain founded in 1915 by Paul Howard Rose and headquartered in Henderson, NC. In 1997, Variety Wholesalers, Inc. purchased Roses. Variety Wholesalers, Inc. is a family owned business that began in 1922. In 1949, John W. Pope took over his family’s “Five and Dime” stores, eventually growing them into one of the largest privately owned companies in the United States. Today Variety Wholesalers is based in Henderson, NC and John Pope’s son, Art Pope serves as chairman. Variety Wholesalers, Inc. operates 422 stores throughout the Southeast, primarily comprised of the Roses and Roses Express brands.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Henderson, NC
Year Founded
1922
Website
rosesdiscountstores.com
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