Markdown Optimization Intern

Brand Overview:At maurices, we’re all about feel-good fashion for real life. We’re committed to our service with style promise and to offering affordable fashion that takes women from workday to weekend—and all of life’s adventures in between. With inclusive sizing from 0–24, maurices is known for versatile styles across key categories like denim, dresses, tops, and more. We’ve been doing this since 1931, and today you’ll find us in over 800 communities across North America and online at maurices.com. At maurices, it’s more than clothes - it’s where fun, friendship and fashion come together! We believe in putting People First — and that starts with you. We’re a collaborative team that leads with kindness, values authenticity, stays curious, and moves with agility. We work smart, have fun, and support one another in a generously flexible environment that empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. We’re headquartered in the heart of Duluth, Minnesota overlooking the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. Our original hometown offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, four-season adventure, and a vibrant college town atmosphere.Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Markdown Optimization Intern to join our team located at our Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802.Position Overview:At a glancePosition typePart-time, temporary (non-exempt)Hours20 per week, set schedule with built-in flexibility (see below)DurationNow through mid-May 2027Pay$18 per hourTeamMarkdown Optimization, Merchandise Planning & Allocation (MP&A)LocationHybrid, Duluth, MNOur ideal weekThis is the rhythm that works best for our team, but it isn’t set in stone. We want your schedule to work for you, and we’ll find the right fit together.Monday4-6 hours with AM focus neededTuesday4 hours any time between 8am-5pmWednesday4 hours, flexible but afternoon is idealThursday4 hours, flexible but AM is idealAny day, Mon–Fri2 additional hours, flexible any day between 8am-5pmSome weeks we may need extra hours for team PTO coverage. We’ll always discuss and coordinate that with you in advance.About the roleHelp us decide what goes on markdown, when, and by how much. As a member of the Markdown Optimization team, you’ll turn sales results and product lifecycle plans into clear markdown recommendations that protect margin and keep inventory moving.You’ll work with our Markdown Optimization tool and partner with Merchandising, Planning, Promotions, Visual and Marketing Teams. You will play a central role in using AI and process improvement to change how markdown work gets done. This is a part-time role built for someone who wants hands-on retail analytics experience on a flexible schedule.What you’ll doYour main focusDrive AI and process improvement. Find, test and roll out ways to use AI and automation to speed up, simplify and improve our markdown work. This is a core part of the job, not a side project.Support markdown strategy. Use lifecycle plans and in-season results to help build clearance recommendations that maximize sales, margin and inventory health.Turn data into insight. Build and review the weekly clearance reports, markdown recaps, calendars and planner files, then share what the numbers mean.Also supporting, as neededKeep our data in sync. Maintain pricing and lifecycle information for styles across systems, and support price adjustments and store pricing requests.Manage the markdown tool. Update business rules and settings when needed, and troubleshoot issues as they come up.Support promotions. Maintain promotional inputs in the markdown tool and partner with Pricing & Promotions, Visual and Marketing on clearance events.What you bringMust haveStrong Excel skills and comfort with retail math (margin, sell-through, inventory)An analytical, detail-oriented mindsetClear written and verbal communication, including the ability to make data easy to understandReal interest in AI and process improvement, with the initiative to try new ideasBachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceNice to haveExperience in retail, merchandising, pricing or planningFamiliarity with MicroStrategyHands-on experience with AI tools, automation or workflow improvementWhy join usJoin a team that is actively rethinking how markdown work gets done, and see how merchandising, pricing and marketing decisions connect. You’ll have a hybrid, flexible schedule that works around your life, and a team that wants you to succeed.This position runs through mid-May, but we hope it’s just the beginning of your story with maurices. It’s a chance to learn our business, meet teams across the company, and open the door to future possibilities with a great place to work. We can’t promise a future role, but we’d love for you to explore what could be possible here.Location:Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802Position Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)/Part timePay Range:Hourly: $18.00 - $18.00