Merchandising Intern | Summer 2026

Merchandising Intern | Summer 2026

**Overall Job Summary**

Tractor Supply Company is currently hiring for our 2026 Merchandising Summer Internship Program at our Store Support Center located in Brentwood, TN

The SSC Merchandising internship is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in retail merchandising by providing them with hands-on experience in a specific area of our merchandising operations. In just 11 weeks, you will work within one focus area -supporting a buying team, contributing to product development, enhancing merchandise operations, or analyzing pricing strategies - to make meaningful contributions that support our strategic initiatives. This internship offers the chance to gain valuable skills in your specific functional area while experiencing our organization's culture and learning how our merchants drive success at the nation's largest rural lifestyle retailer.

What you can expect from us when you intern with Tractor Supply Company:

+ Competitive hourly rate of pay

+ Mentorship and guidance from experienced HR professionals

+ Networking and developmental opportunities to grow as a young professional

+ Exposure to a leading retail brand and HR operations

+ Relocation is available to eligible candidates

+ Potential for future career opportunities within Tractor Supply Co

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)**

This listing provides all our Merchandising Internship openings:

+ Buying Team: Support the operations of our buying teams to understand their unique needs and contribute to product selection, procurement, and vendor relationships.

+ Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market, conduct market research, and provide insights to enhance our product offerings.

+ Events: Contribute to the planning and execution of special merchandising events and promotions, both in-store and online.

+ Merchandise Presentation: Assist in setting plan-o-grams, executing space planning strategies, and optimizing product placement to enhance the in-store shopping experience and maximize sales.

+ Data Analytics: Utilize data analytics tools to gather insights, monitor key performance indicators, and make data driven recommendations.

**Required Qualifications**

+ Currently pursuing bachelor's or master's degree in operations management, retail merchandising, consumer science, marketing, data analytics, or a related field

+ Ideally, a junior, senior, or graduate student, although sophomores with a strong interest in retail and merchandising, is encouraged to apply

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

+ Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced retail environment

+ Ability to relocate to the Greater Nashville Area for the duration of the internship

**Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities**

+ Customer-orientationand desire to support a retail organization

**Working Conditions**

+ Hybrid / Flexible working conditions

**Physical Requirements**

+ Sitting

+ Standing (not walking)

+ Walking

+ Lifting up to 10 pounds

**Disclaimer**

_This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor._

**Company Info**

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible benefits package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for eligible Team Members. While all Team Members have access to a broad range of rewards, eligibility and specific offerings may vary depending on the role, individual plan requirements and eligibility criteria.

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