Location:
map it!US-PA-Pittsburgh
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Accounting - Finance
Fashion - Apparel - Textile
Sales - Marketing
Manages Others:
No
Job Type:
Finance
Information Technology
Retail
Req'd Travel:
Not Specified
Company Overview

Who is rue21?
rue21 is a leading specialty retailer offering the latest fashion for girls and guys. We continue to strive for the best selections while offering a competitive pricing strategy. As new goods arrive daily, our choices of style are always fun and affordable for that fashion-conscious customer. We make a specific, unique statement by offering FASHION, QUALITY and VALUE!

What makes rue21 different?
rue21 allows you to buy lots of new fashionable clothing for less! We offer a wide selection of great clothing at great prices. rue21 knows how important it is to look good and still have enough money left over to have fun!

Where did rue21 get it’s name?
“rue” comes from the French word for “street” while “21” represents the age that everyone wants to be! Our store is a favorite with almost anyone looking for fashion that is young, fresh and affordable.

Internship Opportunities (spring 2009)
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Job Description

As rue21 continues to grow, so is our internship program. An internship with rue21 in Warrendale, PA will allow you to apply classroom knowledge to a professional environment while obtaining insight into the fast paced and exciting industry of fashion retail. 

 

We are seeking interns for FALL 2009 in various departments.

 

Please indicate in a cover letter or resume:

1) the internship position or positions that are of interest to you.

2) your availability - full or part-time, days, hours, start/end date.

 

Allocation

Assist the Allocation and Planning team with analyzing the merchandise on various levels, including location, climate, store type, etc. in order to better distribute the correct assortment of fashion to our stores.

 

Information Technology  

To will learn how support is administered to rue21’s corporate, distribution center and store’s systems. It will also allow for the gaining/furthering of knowledge in the following computer programs: AS/400 Microsoft NT or XP, and Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), and POS software.

 

Merchandise Buying

Support Buyers and Assistant Buyers in tracking and analyzing the merchandise, including assortment planning. Accurately process vendor samples, gather information from fit sessions, and assist in maintaining overall organization of the merchandising area.

  

Planning

Assistant Planning team in analyzing sales data, making sales-driven recommendations. Maintain plan codes, subclasses and vendor/style recaps for selling reports.

  

 

Selected applicants will be contacted in August/September

to discuss internship opportunities.

Housing is not provided.

 
Job Requirements
    • Pursing or recently graduated with an Associate or Bachelors degree
    • Desire to gain experience in a corporate retail environment
    • Organized with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
    • Ability to work independently, while collaborating with the team on select projects
    • Strong oral, written, communication and interpersonal skills
    • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and mathematical skills
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
    • Ability to adapt to new software programs  

 

You can be part of the rue21 team
that opened 75 stores in 2007 and
99 stores in 2008 and has plans to open
100 new locations in 2009
 
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