MBA Consultant, Merchandising

Job Title: MBA Consultant, MerchandisingLocation: Jericho, NY (On-site/4 days in office, 1 day remote)Compensation: $35–$45 per hourPosition Overview1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., a leading provider of gourmet food and floral gifts and a family of iconic brands, is seeking a highly motivated MBA candidate or recent graduate to support a 10-week strategic project focused on merchandising strategy.This role will partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support planning efforts within the floral category, with a focus on promotional strategy, pricing, and margin optimization. The associate will analyze assortment performance, pricing structures, and promotional effectiveness to identify opportunities that drive revenue growth and improve profitability.This position is ideal for a current MBA student looking to gain hands-on consulting or corporate strategy experience while contributing to a high-impact business initiative.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct research and analysis related to merchandising, pricing, and promotional strategyGather and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, insights, and opportunitiesAnalyze product assortment performance and identify opportunities for optimizationEvaluate pricing strategies and assess impact on margin and customer demandAssess promotional effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve ROISupport planning efforts within the floral category, including forecasting and assortment decisionsDevelop strategic recommendations to improve revenue growth and profitabilityBuild financial models to evaluate pricing, margin, and promotional scenariosCreate presentations, reports, and executive summaries for leadership stakeholdersCollaborate with cross-functional teams including merchandising, finance, and analyticsSupport project planning, milestone tracking, and deliverable executionPresent project findings and recommendations to leadership at the conclusion of the engagementJ-18808-Ljbffr