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eCommerce Onsite Search Intern - Fall 2026

W. W. Grainger, Green Bay, WI, United States


eCommerce Onsite Search Intern - Fall 2026
Location: GREEN BAY, WI, US, 54301-5160

Date: Apr 28, 2026

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of maintenance products serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958. We foster a welcoming workplace that encourages growth, learning, and impact.

eCommerce Onsite Search Intern – Fall 2026

As an intern, you’ll design an experience that meets your learning objectives while exploring how our business areas interconnect. You’ll work on day‑to‑day assignments, cross‑functional meetings, exposure to executive leadership, and soft‑skill development.

Imperial Supplies has grown double‑digit annually and is based in Green Bay. Under general supervision, the Onsite Search Intern will audit, analyze, and optimize site search for our website, aiming to deliver relevant results, improve the customer search experience, and increase conversion and digital profitability.

Paid internship during Fall 2026

Duration: 12 weeks, up to 20 hours per week based on student interest and availability

Willing to provide supporting documentation for students seeking school credit

Establish understanding of Site Search Relevancy

Gain understanding of keyword research and optimization for site search

Identify top search terms for the business

Understand the difference between Search and Non‑Search customers

Understand the connection between merchandising, product setup, and site search

Internship Requirements

Recently graduated or currently enrolled in a 2‑ or 4‑year accredited college in a relevant field

Exposure to eCommerce, digital marketing, or digital merchandising with an understanding of site search experience

Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively and independently while building relationships

Good organization and planning skills

Comfortable learning new applications and software

Strong research and analytical thinking skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Understanding of Google Analytics and how to run and read reports

Day to Day Responsibilities

Review and optimize search terms on the Imperial Supplies website

Oversee top search terms, high search exit terms, high search refinement terms, and low conversion terms

Analyze competitive site search experiences to stay current with eCommerce, search, and industry features

Research and analyze search terms for assigned categories

Provide before/after GA reporting follow‑ups to ensure updates are effective

Work on redirect setup as needed

Audit left navigation opportunities for search terms and communicate findings to improve facets/filters

Perform other duties as assigned

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please advise us so we can provide appropriate assistance.

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