Market Research Intern - Spreetail (Lincoln, NE)

Spreetail is an ecommerce company that connects brands with customers wherever they love to shop online. We delight our customers every day by putting our technology, marketing, and supply chain to work for them behind the scenes. Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, Spreetail has grown into offices and fulfillment centers in 8 cities across 6 states.

The Partnership Development team is focused on building the company’s pipeline by finding the best partners with the greatest products and growth potential. By outbound prospecting, relationship building, and on-boarding new vendors, this team aims to place $1M in initial purchase orders with our net new partners each month.

As a Market Research Intern, you are an excellent communicator and will effortlessly manage relationships between multiple teams. You enjoy challenging yourself and others and possess the ability to be detail-oriented at an efficient pace. You are an Excel wiz, capable of analyzing and interpreting large data sets. You are curious, eager to learn, and enjoy research projects.

As a Market Research Intern, you will:
> Become the expert on our marketplace and direct-to-consumer buying strategies.
> Complete product and pricing analysis armed with information from prospective vendors.
> Drive research process to accelerate opening order proposals.
> Prioritize research opportunities appropriately in alignment with assortment gaps.
> Assist in the crafting of opening orders, forecasting, and overall strategic buy plans with new vendors.
> Partner with cross functional teams such as Assortment Growth, Planning, and Vendor Management on key initiatives.

Who you are:
> Innovative. We’ll be finding and onboarding thousands of new brands over the coming years, so finding ways to effectively scale tasks and gain efficiencies is critical.
> Reliable. You will be the go-to individual for any internal or external new vendor relationship coordination.
> Organized. You’ll need to develop a workflow to gain efficiencies and accelerate growth for your priorities and the Partnership Development team.
Nimble. You are always prepared to respond to the changing demands as our needs grow and change.
> Determined. We will always be waiting on either the vendor or our internal teams, so we need someone ready to stay on top of those individuals to drive projects forward as fast as possible.
> Detailed. The research and buy plans are what drive our success as a team, department, and company. We need accuracy, speed, and creativity to be on the forefront when crafting buy plans and finding our way to be successful with vendors.
> Advanced in your Excel knowledge.

Intern Program Perks:
> Workshops and Trainings: You will take part in an intern-wide workshop called “Spreetail Connect” where you will be developed as a professional, take deep dives into our company/departments, and learn new technology/tools.
> Real Life Experience: The work that you will do at Spreetail is meaningful and makes a lasting impact. You will work alongside our full-time team and take part in tasks and projects with them.
> Networking Opportunities: We partner with the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development to connect us with local companies to provide networking opportunities. Throughout the summer, you will meet other interns through projects and activities.
> In-Depth Onboarding: You’ll take a deep dive into each of our departments, learn about our history and vision, and take part in hands-on projects in order to be as prepared as possible to take on your new role.
> Competitive Pay: We know the work that you’ll do is valuable, so we want to make sure you receive that value in return.
> Community Impact Project: Bring your passion for social impact as you will collaborate with other interns to implement an initiative to make positive change in our communities.
> Department Cross Training: We want to show you all aspects of our business and help you learn about the world of ecommerce.
> Casual Dress: Come as you are. Wear what makes you most comfortable so you can focus on making a difference.
> Professional & Personal Development: We’ll help you prepare for your future with resume reviews, weekly round-table discussions, and specialty skills trainings (ex: negotiation, efficient meetings, feedback techniques).
> Mentorship: You will be paired with two mentors: one inside your department and one outside your department. They will provide you with feedback to help identify opportunities to improve and grow in your role and as a professional.
> Social Events: Spreetail has organized events exclusively planned by interns for interns, as well as regular company outings for the team and our families.
> Tech Tools & Equipment: We provide you with all of the technology and tools you need to level up your skills and be successful in your role.
> Discount on Products: Enjoy a 20% discount on the products we sell.
> Donation Matching: We want you to contribute to causes that you feel revolutionize your community. Starting your first day, Spreetail will match up to $250 each calendar year toward any nonprofit cause you choose.

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