Product Development Intern Summer 2027

About the role

Bass Pro Shops Internship Program offers a 10‑week immersive work program giving students a holistic overview of the business with a focus on career and competency development. Based at the company’s headquarters (Base Camp) in Springfield, MO, interns enjoy proximity to the Missouri Ozarks’ natural attractions — fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing, and more. Interns work alongside talented individuals on projects that directly impact the business, gain professional development and networking opportunities with leadership, and participate in field trips to the Granddaddy retail store, Big Cedar Lodge, and Boat Manufacturing Plants for a behind‑the‑scenes look at the organization’s passion for the outdoors and conservation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of Proprietary Product, identifying market trends, and developing product and price structures
• Assists Merchant and Product Development team with product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategy
• Assists the merchant in the preparation of financial plans and business strategy
• Obtains vendor samples for new products
• Logs and tracks all designs that the Merchandiser must approve and all TX’s that the Merchandiser or Catalog Assistant must approve
• Performs tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well‑defined policies and procedures; work is reviewed by supervisor; limited opportunity exists for exercising independent judgment and decision making

Requirements

• Completion of Junior year of college through graduating year
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Eligible to work in the USA
• Ability to relocate to the work location for the duration of the program
• Available for full commitment of the 10‑week program (40 hours/week)
• Travel required varies based on internship, minimal

Benefits

• Professional development and networking opportunities with leadership
• Field trips to the Granddaddy retail store, Big Cedar Lodge, and Boat Manufacturing Plants for behind‑the‑scenes overview
• Opportunity to work on projects that directly impact the business alongside talented individuals
• Located at Bass Pro Shops headquarters (Base Camp) in Springfield, MO, with easy access to outdoor recreation (fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing)

Schedule

10‑week program, 40 hours per week.