Merchandising Data Intern

Contract: Internship

Compensation:

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Role Overview

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and data-driven Merchandising Data Intern to support the merchandising team in maintaining and enhancing the performance of our ecommerce platform. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the site experience is optimally merchandised, accurate, and engaging for our customers. You will collaborate closely with the Merchandising, Tech, and UX/UI teams to manage product data, site visuals, and frontend changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Management & System Input
• Enter and update data in merchandising systems to reflect changes on the front end of the website.
• Support the accurate display of onsite product assortments and ensure timely product setup.
• Maintain product categorisation, attribute tagging, and metadata in merchandising tools.
• Product Onboarding
• Manage the process of onboarding new products, ensuring all relevant information and assets are captured, checked, and uploaded accurately.
• Frontend Experience Support
• Partner with Tech and UX/UI teams to help support implement frontend amendments and enhancements.
• Conduct thorough frontend and visual QA checks to identify and correct display or tagging errors.
• Visual Merchandising
• Support the visual representation of product listings, including control of sorting orders and "visual shelf" logic.
• Make informed recommendations for visual merchandising improvements

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail; able to identify small errors and inconsistencies.
• Comfortable following technical instructions and working with system interfaces and back-end tools.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient in preparing and organising data for analysis, including spreadsheets and product feeds.
• Basic understanding of online retail and product lifecycle.

Languages

• English: Full professional proficiency required.
• Italian: Professional proficiency is a plus.

What We Offer

• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of UK Bank Holidays)
• Colleague eyecare package
• Generous staff discount on our products
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• A dynamic, international work environment within a global leader in vision care
• Ready to make an impact in the fast-paced world of Ecommerce

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and vision for this role. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so applicants must be have the right to work in the UK.

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by a member of the Team to guide you through the specific steps for your application.​

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.