Lids
Summer 2026 - Business Analytics Intern
Students will work at the Lids Corporate Office in Indianapolis, IN under the guidance of mentors while engaging in real career-related activities. Interns will have the opportunity to present their business projects to the Lids Leadership team and other key members of the organization. The program is designed to complement and expand the students' classroom education and offers an opportunity to gain marketable career experience. Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness. We currently operate 1,300+ locations, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers. What You'll Be Doing Utilize Excel and other tools to create new automated reports to achieve merchandising goals Learn the basics of the SQL language and how to pull data from an existing database Develop ad-hoc reporting to analyze performance, support recommendations, and communicate cross functionally Forecast future sales metrics utilizing principles of both art and science Monitor the sports world on a daily basis to help understand how wins and losses impact our business Participate in real, meaningful work assignments that positively impact the company Complete a summer project and present your findings and solution to our executive leadership team Who You Are True team player Strong communicator (verbal & written) Innovative thinker Proven ability to provide exceptional work and customer service Proven leader and engaged student on campus Passion for retail, sports and business Advanced skills and a keen interest in Microsoft Excel Beginner level skills in SQL coding and/or Power BI Results-oriented, willingness to follow through, make informed decisions, complete tasks and problem solve Uses rigorous logic and thoughtful thinking to effectively identify, address and resolve challenges Demonstrated abilities in learning new skills, change/variety in work and creativity; exhibit attention to detail with high degree of accuracy Basic knowledge of SQL or VBA Internship Requirements For consideration to participate in the internship program, an applicant must have a 3.0 minimum GPA and either be a full-time student pursuing a baccalaureate or higher degree in a finance-related field at an accredited college/university or attending an accredited 2-year college/university. A selected student must be present for the duration of the internship from 6/1/26-7/31/26. This internship is fully on-site at our corporate office in Indianapolis - if not local, you must be willing to relocate to the Indianapolis area for the summer. Expected to graduate between December of 2026 and May 2027 (Junior Status) Intern Perks Competitive Pay $200/week housing stipend for non-local interns Opportunity for full-time placement after graduation Participate in meaningful projects that drive business results Executive exposure and mentorship Professional development workshops Daily collaboration with subject matter experts Snack attacks, cold brew coffee on tap, sports on the TVs! Casual work environment - Lids is a hat company after all! 40% associate discount
Students will work at the Lids Corporate Office in Indianapolis, IN under the guidance of mentors while engaging in real career-related activities. Interns will have the opportunity to present their business projects to the Lids Leadership team and other key members of the organization. The program is designed to complement and expand the students' classroom education and offers an opportunity to gain marketable career experience. Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness. We currently operate 1,300+ locations, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers. What You'll Be Doing Utilize Excel and other tools to create new automated reports to achieve merchandising goals Learn the basics of the SQL language and how to pull data from an existing database Develop ad-hoc reporting to analyze performance, support recommendations, and communicate cross functionally Forecast future sales metrics utilizing principles of both art and science Monitor the sports world on a daily basis to help understand how wins and losses impact our business Participate in real, meaningful work assignments that positively impact the company Complete a summer project and present your findings and solution to our executive leadership team Who You Are True team player Strong communicator (verbal & written) Innovative thinker Proven ability to provide exceptional work and customer service Proven leader and engaged student on campus Passion for retail, sports and business Advanced skills and a keen interest in Microsoft Excel Beginner level skills in SQL coding and/or Power BI Results-oriented, willingness to follow through, make informed decisions, complete tasks and problem solve Uses rigorous logic and thoughtful thinking to effectively identify, address and resolve challenges Demonstrated abilities in learning new skills, change/variety in work and creativity; exhibit attention to detail with high degree of accuracy Basic knowledge of SQL or VBA Internship Requirements For consideration to participate in the internship program, an applicant must have a 3.0 minimum GPA and either be a full-time student pursuing a baccalaureate or higher degree in a finance-related field at an accredited college/university or attending an accredited 2-year college/university. A selected student must be present for the duration of the internship from 6/1/26-7/31/26. This internship is fully on-site at our corporate office in Indianapolis - if not local, you must be willing to relocate to the Indianapolis area for the summer. Expected to graduate between December of 2026 and May 2027 (Junior Status) Intern Perks Competitive Pay $200/week housing stipend for non-local interns Opportunity for full-time placement after graduation Participate in meaningful projects that drive business results Executive exposure and mentorship Professional development workshops Daily collaboration with subject matter experts Snack attacks, cold brew coffee on tap, sports on the TVs! Casual work environment - Lids is a hat company after all! 40% associate discount