SPORTS PROMOTIONS GROUP

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

FALL MERCHANDISING OPERATIONS INTERNSHIP

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sports Promotions Group (SPG) is seeking new team members for our in-person merchandising operations team. Merchandising Operations Interns will assist with the preparation, organization and execution of SPG’s retail stores at national soccer events with major accounts throughout the U.S. As members of our team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with major athletic brands including Nike, Puma and Adidas, as we prepare for our fall and spring events. We are looking for individuals to work 10-15 hours a week spread over 2-3 days, with schedule flexibility around the intern’s coursework. The position is compensated hourly with overtime eligibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In the duration of this program, participants will:

Understand the SPG event sales program and necessary back end activities to operate a successful retail business.
Assist in the ordering and receiving process for event branded apparel.
Assist in the embellishment of apparel for sale at on-site event retail stores.
Develop cooperative leadership skills and confidence in decision making.
Consistently demonstrate the ability to tactfully handle challenging situations while maintaining focus in regards to the goal at hand.
Collect, track, and analyze data related to retail events (Sell through rate, margin, shrinkage, etc.)
Develop and maintain strong consumer and partner relationships to increase brand loyalty.
Fulfill and execute specific sports marketing strategies tailored to the event and sponsoring brand.
Understand the event set-up and promotional process for Sports Promotions Group.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have strong organization skills and a keen attention to detail.
Must have an outgoing and friendly personality.
Must have a basic understanding of accounting and retail math to assist with inventory management.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to handle event organization and set up in a team based setting.
Ability to stay on task, work independently, and remain productive in periods without direct supervision.
Preference will be given to students pursuing a four-year degree in a related field (Business, Marketing, Economics, Communications, Sport Management, Retail and Consumer Science).
Knowledge of merchandising and/or the youth club soccer market is a plus.

LOCATION:

Sports Promotions Group – Hillsborough, NC

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested applicants should complete this --> Internal Job Posting Application. Once completed please submit the posting back along with a resume via email to [email protected] ASAP. Also, please fill out the info below. Thank you!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is based in our Hillsborough, NC office, but as a member of SPG, you will travel to some of our events at youth soccer tournaments around the U.S. There are also local events in North Carolina. Here is our upcoming tournament schedule based on location and date: