Merchandising Ops – Undergrad Internship

Your Impact

As a Merchandising Ops – Pro Selling Intern, you’ll support the strategic work that enhances the product experience for our Pro customers—contractors, remodelers, property managers, and other business professionals. This role sits at the intersection of merchandising operations and the Pro customer experience, enabling you to contribute to initiatives that improve product setup, pricing accuracy, inventory visibility, and operational readiness for high-volume Pro sales.

You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve process gaps, optimize tools and reporting, and help ensure the right products are available when and where Pros need them.

Summer Internship Program

Whether you’re starting your professional journey or pivoting to a new field, Lowe’s offers the resources and opportunities you need to thrive.

Our 10-week summer internship program (May 26 – July 31, 2026) immerses you in real-world retail operations. You’ll work directly with industry experts across our stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices, gaining practical experience through hands-on projects that make meaningful contributions to our business and communities.

To succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:

• Drive innovation with fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn.

• Bring dynamic energy while staying open to inspiration.

• Take on challenges with sharp thinking and embrace new opportunities.

• Build strong partnerships through collaborative teamwork.

• Push boundaries to discover what’s possible.

Do Your Best Work in Mooresville

This internship is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

What You Will Learn

• How merchandising operations support item readiness, pricing, and availability for Pro customers.

• Key differences in selling strategies for Pro vs. DIY customer segments.

• Tools and processes used to onboard and maintain product assortments tailored to Pro needs.

• How to assess the operational impact of merchandising changes using analytics and reporting.

• Cross-functional collaboration with merchants, supply chain, Pro sales teams, and vendor partners.

• Best practices in managing merchandising data, item lifecycle, and operational compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in business, merchandising, supply chain, marketing, or related field.

• Expected graduation dates of December 2026 or May 2027.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.

• Proficient in MS Office Programs (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Interest in merchandising operations, retail strategy, or B2B customer segments.

• Experience in a leadership position at work, school, or within a campus organization.

Benefits

• Paid Internship

• Eligibility for Lowe’s Housing Benefit

• 10% Associate Discount

For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.