Upbound Group 2025 Summer Internship – Merchandising 

Summer 2025 Interns will take part in a ten-week program onsite at our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas, running from June 2 to August 8, 2025.

 

What You Will Do:

The Merchandising Intern will work as part of the Rent-A-Center Merchant team to support and improve critical merchandising functions such as product assortment strategy, monthly promotional planning, supplier negotiations and communications, data reporting analytics, and store merchandising support.

 

The Merchandising Intern will learn various aspects of RAC Merchandising and product buying functions. They will learn ways to approach supplier communications and negotiations to create win win scenarios for both RAC and the supplier. Merchandising data and analytics will provide the opportunity to learn how to take large amounts of raw data and turn it into actionable insights. The Merchandising intern will support the department wide promo planning process, and will learn both organization and time management skills, as well as working and gaining alignment with many cross-functional teams.

 

What You Will Gain:

As an intern with Upbound, you will gain firsthand experience in your area of interest, along with critical problem solving and leadership skills, and be a key contributor in delivering our core values to your client.

 

What We Are Looking For:

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Business, Retail/Buying, Merchandising, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain Students must have a graduation date between May 2025 and December 2026 Must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA in current program Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role  Must be able to work M-F; 8 am - 5 pm onsite at Upbound's Corporate office in Plano

Summer 2025 Interns will take part in a ten-week program onsite at our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas, running from June 2 to August 8, 2025. After your application and initial screening discussion, candidates will be aligned to interview and receive offers to the specific areas that suit their skillset and interests. In addition to your day-to-day tasks, Upbound interns will participate in volunteer initiatives, C-Suite Roundtable Q&A, Coworker Resource Group networking events & more!

 

We are excited you have expressed interest in joining us this summer. Upbound Group is committed to attending all career fairs and recruitment events before the application window for this role closes. This means that this posting may be open without updates for a few weeks to give time to connect with all potential candidates. Please see the tentative timeline below to see when you can expect to hear from us!

 

Application window opens September 16th Application window opens November 8th Interviews conclude Mid November Offers extended by Early December

 

About Upbound Group:

Our mission at Upbound Group, Inc is to elevate financial opportunity for all. (NASDAQ: UPBD)

 

At Upbound Group, Inc., we're dedicated to driving innovation and upward momentum with financial inclusion at our core. Through our platform of products and brands, we offer innovative solutions for millions of customers as well as our retail partners. Join us in our relentless pursuit to build a better future and to elevate financial opportunities for all. 

 

Our Brands: Acima Leasing is a technology company that focuses on providing flexible lease-to-own solutions for customers across a wide range of durable goods and retailers. The company has partnered with thousands of retailers to offer it's lease-to-own options at the point of sale. 

 Rent-A-Center specializes in renting furniture, appliances and electronics and computers to customers with flexible lease-to-own payment options and the option to purchase or return the items at any time. The company has grown rapidly over the years, with 1,930 corporate locations and 400 franchise locations across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

For more brands visit www.upbound.com. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

 

 EEO INFO:

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.