Summer 2026 Event Sales Intern (In-Person, Travel-Intensive)
Sports Promotions Group (SPG)
đź“Ť Hillsborough, NC (with nationwide travel)
📅 May 12 – August 7
đź’˛ $12/hour + overtime eligibility
Position SummarySPG is seeking Summer Event Sales Interns to support onsite retail sales and grassroots marketing at national soccer and lacrosse events across the U.S. Interns help operate temporary retail stores, engage with customers, and support major brand partners during a busy summer event season. This hands-on role is ideal for students who enjoy teamwork, live events, and fast-paced environments. This position is travel-intensive. Applicants should be prepared to be on the road at events for the majority of the summer.
ImportantThis internship offers a fast-paced, immersive summer experience with frequent travel, extended workdays, and some weekend or holiday shifts. Interns should expect to spend much of the summer traveling to events. Students who are flexible, adaptable, and able to maintain broad availability from May through July will get the most out of this opportunity.
What You’ll Experience• Travel nationwide to assist with onsite event retail sales at national youth sporting events.
• Work long, active event days, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Set up, manage, and break down retail spaces at large-scale events
• Assist with inventory and basic accounting tasks
• Engage directly with customers to drive sales and build brand loyalty
• Support marketing activations and event promotions
• Collect and analyze event sales and consumer data
• Collaborate in a physically active, team-based environment
Commitment & Qualifications• Mandatory availability May 12 – August 7, with peak needs during June–July
• Willingness to travel frequently and work extended hours
• Comfortable with physically demanding work (lifting up to 50 lbs)
• Strong customer service and sales-oriented mindset
• Outgoing, dependable, and adaptable
• Able to work independently and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Weekend and holiday availability required
• Preferred: Students pursuing a 4-year degree (Business, Marketing, Sport Management, Communications, etc.) or familiarity with youth club soccer/lacrosse.
Location & Travel• Based in Hillsborough, NC when not traveling
• Travel may include: CA, CO, FL, IL, MN, MO, NJ, NC, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA, WA
• Interns will not attend every event but are expected to be available during peak event windows
• All travel expenses, including flights, lodging, and local transportation, are covered by SPG.
Who This Internship Is Best For• College students available mid-May through early August
• Those who enjoy travel, live events, and fast-paced environments
• Students comfortable with long, active days and hands-on work
• Reliable team players interested in sports, retail, marketing, or events
• Anyone seeking an immersive summer experience, not a desk internship
May Not Be a Fit If You• Need a fixed or limited schedule
• Can’t travel or work weekends and holidays
• Prefer remote or office-based roles
• Have other major summer commitments
• Are seeking light-duty or short-hour work
How to ApplyApply on LinkedIn of email your resume and cover letter to: retail@sportspromotionsgroup.com
by March 20, 2026
