Job Description: Merchandise Intern

About 

Furrl is a funded early stage startup building the next generation of lifestyle e-commerce through a clutter-breaking discovery platform for new-age brands. We are attacking the 100 billion dollar D2C market in India by creating a one stop shop for consumers to discover, validate and purchase these lakhs of independent brands and creators in India, in a way that is personalized and effective at scale.

At the helm of Furrl is our Founder, a highly accomplished professional with an educational background from prestigious institutions such as IIT Kanpur and Harvard Business School. With a wealth of experience in building successful businesses from scratch, both within startups and large corporations like Myntra and ITC, our Founder has a proven track record of driving innovation and growth. Most recently, she was Partner at Entrepreneur First, an early stage VC that she launched in India, where she mentored over 300 entrepreneurs and built a portfolio of 42 startups in the country.

Location: HSR Layout, Bangalore

Position: Full time 

Responsibilities:

Category Management Support:

• Assist category managers in the day-to-day management of product categories.
• Help in the coordination and execution of category plans and initiatives.

Market Research:

• Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive analysis within assigned categories.
• Analyse consumer behaviour and preferences to support category strategy development.

Data Analysis:

• Compile and analyze sales data, inventory levels, and other relevant metrics to inform category decisions.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate insights and recommendations.

Brand Onboarding & Relations:

• Assist in managing relationships with existing vendors and onboarding new vendors.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality of products.

Requirements: 

• 1 Year of experience in category/Merchandise management
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. – Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. 
• Interest in e-commerce and a passion for startups.

What to get excited about

This is an exceptional role for ambitious individuals who are looking to work with a highly accomplished team and super-charge their personal career growth.

• Be a part of a strong early (funded) team building a massive business. Work closely with accomplished industry leaders.
• Get the rare chance to see a 0 to 1 journey and be a key member of that journey.
• Accelerate your career with a high visibility role. Strong performance in this role will lead to exponential career opportunities.. 
• Thrive in a team with a flat structure and high ownership at every level.