Merchandising Project Planning - Undergrad Internship - Summer 2026

Your Impact

As a Merchandising Project Planning Intern at Lowe's, you'll support the execution of enterprise-wide merchandising initiatives that directly impact product presentation, store readiness, and customer satisfaction. You'll gain exposure to project lifecycle management-from ideation and planning to execution and post-project evaluation-while collaborating with cross-functional teams in Merchandising, Supply Chain, Space Planning, and Store Operations. This role blends analytical thinking with process coordination, giving you firsthand experience in how a Fortune 50 company launches key merchandising strategies at scale.

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 large-scale merchandising projects are scoped, scheduled, and implemented across retail stores.
• Techniques for supporting merchandising resets, space transitions, and promotional launches.
• Collaboration with internal partners across planning, execution, and store operations teams.
• Tools for tracking timelines, dependencies, and resource requirements in project workflows.
• How to evaluate project impact and develop recommendations for process improvements.
• The role of effective communication and reporting in stakeholder engagement and accountability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Project Management, or a 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).
• Experience or coursework related to retail, merchandising, or project coordination.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for learning how retail strategies are brought to life across store environments.

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.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

Client-provided location(s): Huntersville, NC

Job ID: Lowes-JR-02244977

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-09-16T18:33:06