What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Internship - Merchandising - Business & Finance Analytics position at Leslie's Poolmart, Inc.?
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At Leslie’s, we empower changemakers, innovators, and go-getters to make a real impact. As the industry leader in pool and spa care since 1963, we’ve built a community of passionate professionals dedicated to helping customers create their dream backyards. Join a growing public company and become part of a diverse team committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Business & Financial Analytics Intern with a positive attitude and a deep desire to learn. This role provides hands-on experience in financial analysis, category management, and consumer insights. The ideal candidate has a basic understanding of P&L statements, microeconomics, and consumer behavior, thrives in a team-oriented environment, and can translate data into actionable insights.
As a team member at our corporate office, you’ll have access to:
- Opportunities to make a significant impact in a growing organization.
- A hybrid schedule with in-person days at our Phoenix, AZ office.
- Access to an in-office gym and a free onsite health clinic.
- Employee Resource Groups fostering diversity and inclusion.
- Employee discounts at Leslie’s retail store locations and through Employee Perk Spot.
What You Can Expect:
- 10-week program, with weekly schedule Monday-Thursday.
- Program specific training and development through orientation, skills workshops, and hands-on learning.
- Exposure to Senior leadership through a team project where interns will work cross-departmentally to address a real-life opportunities within our business. Interns will deliver final presentations to leaders across the organization at the completion of the program.
- Functional learning and professional growth within your designated business area.
Responsibilities:
- Support the growth of Leslie’s P&L by working cross-functionally on product assortment reviews, promotional planning, and sourcing decisions.
- Build and maintain reports to track key category metrics and business performance.
- Develop presentations for leadership to provide insights and recommendations that drive decision-making.
- Conduct trend analysis, review results, identify key insights, and provide strategic recommendations.
- Partner with marketing teams to develop consumer behavior insights and create data-driven strategies to meet customer needs.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. (expected graduation no later than Spring 2026).
- Previous business internship experience preferred.
- Ability to work at the Phoenix, AZ corporate office on in-person days. (Out-of-state students are welcome to apply if they can attend in-office days)
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
At Leslie’s, diversity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We welcome unique perspectives and are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong.
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