Pure Play Strategic Sales Intern

Are you passionate about sandals, boots, and everything in between? Do you live and breathe sustainability? Do you have a creative eye, a hunger to learn, and a KEEN interest in the outdoor industry? If you said yes to any of the above, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Position: Pure Play Strategic Sales Intern Location: KEEN’s Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon (on-site) Duration: 10 weeks Compensation: $22/hour Program Duration: Monday, June 14th – Friday, August 20th

What You'll Do

As an Intern at KEEN (KEENtern), you’ll dive into the exciting world of footwear, innovation, and community! You’ll get hands-on experience working alongside industry experts and contribute to shaping the future of KEEN.

The Pure Play KEENtern role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of e-commerce while supporting key retail partners. This role provides exposure to account management, business analytics, merchandising, assortment planning, and promotional execution across some of KEEN’s most impactful digital accounts.

As a member of the Pure Play team, the KEENtern will contribute to meaningful business initiatives, develop cross-functional partnerships, and gain valuable insight into how a leading footwear brand drives growth in the ever-evolving online marketplace. This internship is designed to provide real-world experience, professional development, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the business.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support daily Pure Play business operations, including PO management, replenishment, pricing, inventory maintenance, reporting, and catalog/content updates. • Analyze business performance through sales reporting, top-seller tracking, and actionable insights. • Assist with planning and execution of promotional events, including HVE, Prime Day, and other key marketplace initiatives. • Support assortment optimization, segmentation strategies, margin improvement, and product recovery projects. • Contribute to key brand growth initiatives, including the Win With Her strategy and seasonal business planning. • Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Partner Services, Merchandising, Sales, and Account Management teams to drive business results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, Sales Management, or related field. • Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate level. You will also be considered if you have recently graduated from an accredited college or university. • Must be able to work 40 hours/week during the internship program during normal working hours (Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and be available to work in the office 5 days/week. • Experience using Excel to organize and analyze large data files, including Pivot Tables, sorting, XLOOKUP, and text functions to support reporting and data-driven decision-making.