At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome-both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive. Are you ready to embark on an exciting summer internship journey with one of Maine's most iconic outdoor brands? At L.L.Bean, we're not just about selling gear; we're about inspiring and enabling people to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you're hiking up a mountain of data, paddling through event planning, or navigating the trails of hiring top talent, you'll find your place here as a summer intern. Lace up your boots, grab your backpack, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure like no other with L.L.Bean's Summer Internship Program A summer internship at L.L.Bean is an introduction to our company that provides an opportunity for the right individual to contribute to moving the business forward and to gain exposure to key areas of the organization. Interns supporting the Domestic Wholesale team will support day-to-day wholesale operations with a focus in one of the following areas: Account Services, Sales, Marketing, or Merchandising. Internship periods are typically 10 weeks in duration, beginning June 2, 2025 and ending August 8, 2025.
Domestic Wholesale - Account Services, Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, L.L.Bean HQ Freeport, Maine A Wholesale Intern's primary responsibility will be to support the daily operations of the Domestic Wholesale channel. An ideal candidate will have a background in Business, Finance, Marketing, Merchandising, or related fields with a strong background in data analysis. Domestic Wholesale is a fast-paced, rapidly growing business channel with a culture of high-performance. An intern joining this team will be expected to learn and adapt quickly, be comfortable receiving assignments and feedback from various partners, prioritize multiple due dates and timelines, and be able to work well with ambiguity. While we anticipate interns will have a focus in one of our functional areas, they may be asked to support cross-functional partners depending on business need. Interns will be expected to balance their time between daily tasks and longer-term project work, culminating in an end-of-assignment presentation of their project work output.
Responsibilities: - Support of daily wholesale operations, budgeting/forecasting, data visualization, order management, assortment planning, creation of decks/slides/presentation materials.
- Support of process improvement and daily support of wholesale partners
- Provide Wholesale team with administrative support such as calendar management, file management, meeting preparations, and communications
- Execute inspiring brand presentations through visual and marketing efforts
- Foster a supportive work environment and lead a service and selling culture
- Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills in a fast-paced and dynamic retail environment with often-challenging deadlines
- Deliver world-class customer service
- Assume additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications: - Must be currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university degree program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel. Ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in MS Excel, with an understanding of how to use/write formulas.
- Potential for hybrid working arrangement, with preference given to candidates able to commit to 4-5 days/week at L.L.Bean HQ in Freeport.
- Must be able to find personal housing accommodations within a commutable distance to Freeport, ME (housing leads and referrals will be provided)
- Passion for the outdoors and L.L.Bean's core activities
- Capability to build strong partnerships and to work collaboratively to achieve goals
- Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm, motivation and a positive attitude
- Established time management and organization skills
- Comfort communicating with various levels of management
- Ideally has long-term interest in the outdoor apparel and gear industry
- Some previous customer service experience required (retail, restaurant, hospitality, etc.)
- Strong business acumen with enthusiasm to achieve sales and service goals
Health and Safety Requirement: Ensures compliance with the L.L.Bean Comprehensive Health and Safety program by knowing and following all safety guidelines, policies, procedures and expectations. Take immediate and appropriate action to rectify any unsafe conditions. If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.