Sports Promotions Group · 12 hours ago
Summer 2026 Experiential Marketing Internship
Hillsborough, NC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$12/hr - $12/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSports Promotions Group (SPG) is seeking new team members to join our Experiential Marketing Internship Program. Interns will assist with popup retail and grassroots marketing efforts through the implementation of brand activations at youth and professional soccer events throughout the U.S.
Retail
Responsibilities
Understand the SPG grassroots marketing program and the activities that take place behind the scenes to operate a successful brand activation
Monitor expenses and understand the management of event budgets
Successfully turn ideas into tangible events and experiences
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
Develop and maintain strong consumer and partner relationships to increase brand loyalty
Fulfill and execute specific sports marketing activations tailored to the event and sponsoring brand/client
Understand the event set-up and promotional process for Sports Promotions Group
Qualification
Required
Position involves weekend and holiday work with frequent travel expectations for extended periods of time
Must be willing to travel and work weekends and week nights, as events occur
Must have an outgoing and friendly personality
Must have a basic understanding of accounting to assist with budget 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
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, ~50lbs
Preferred
Preference will be given to students pursuing a four-year degree in a related field (Business, Marketing, Communications, Sport Management, Consumer Science, Graphic Design, etc.)
Knowledge of the professional and youth club soccer market is a plus
Benefits
All travel expenses, including flights, lodging, and local transportation, are covered by SPG.
Company
Sports Promotions Group
Sports Promotions Group has over 20 years in the tournament retail business working with elite events all around the country.
Founded in 1984Hillsborough, North Carolina, US
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase