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Merchandise Intern

CompanyCoast of Maine Organic Product
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will act as a liaison between territory managers and customers, delivering marketing materials, POP displays, and checking product inventory at various retail locations. This role involves building positive relationships and effectively conveying product benefits to garden centers and hardware stores.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
33
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Coast of Maine Organic Products was founded in 1996 with the simple idea that a healthy planet needs healthy soil to sustain life. From this idea, a love of gardening and a commitment to sustainable practices, Coast of Maine Organic Products has grown to offer what we believe are the most unique and effective organic gardening products available. Coast of Maine Organic Products, Inc. is based out Portland, Maine, United States. Check out available job opportunities on our team: https://coastofmaine.com/coast-of-maine-brands-job-application/
About the Role

Description

Coast of Maine is seeking a Merchandise Intern to serve as a liaison between the territory managers and the customer to deliver necessary marketing material, POP and check product inventory for a variety of garden centers and hardware stores in New England and upstate New York. This position requires weekly travel, sometimes overnight, to service these customers. This will be a seasonal role to assist during the spring and summer months. If you have a passion for gardening, love building relationships, and want to gain experience in the industry, this may be a great fit for you!


Responsibilities:

  • Deliver marketing materials and POP including signs, pallet sign holders, etc.
  • Deliver product samples
  • Check inventory of products 
  • Track the deliveries and inventory on a shared file
  • Work with garden centers and hardware stores on product placement and set up
  • Build positive relationships
  • Understand and convey the benefits of Coast of Maine to the customer
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Retail experience preferred
  • Be able to lift 50 lbs. safely
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to travel for multiple overnights a week
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Currently pursuing or having obtained a degree in a business or agriculture science related field
  • One year of experience in retail preferred


Key Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationRetail ExperienceLifting 50 lbsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailTime ManagementProblem SolvingTravelMicrosoft Office SuiteInventory ManagementRelationship Building
Categories
SalesRetailAgricultureLogisticsMarketing