About the role#
Sports Promotions Group is hiring Event Sales Associates to support retail sales and marketing at national soccer and lacrosse events. This is a part-time, season-long position that offers flexibility to work around your school schedule. You can choose to work individual events or multiple events throughout the fall and spring seasons. While based in Hillsborough, North Carolina, this role includes opportunities to travel to events across the country. All approved travel expenses, including flights, lodging, and transportation, are covered.
What you'll do#
- Travel to and assist with onsite retail sales at youth sporting events.
- Operate temporary retail stores at large-scale soccer and lacrosse tournaments.
- Set up, manage, and break down retail spaces.
- Handle inventory management and basic accounting tasks.
- Engage with customers to drive sales and build brand loyalty.
- Support marketing activations and event promotions.
- Collect and analyze event sales and consumer data.
- Work with a team in an active environment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or completion of a degree in Business, Marketing, Sport Management, Communications, or a related field.
- Flexible availability to work around your school schedule, including occasional weekends, evenings, and extended event days.
- Interest in working local or travel-based events.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and moving throughout retail spaces.
- A sales-oriented mindset with strong customer service skills.
- Dependable, outgoing, and adaptable personality.
- Familiarity with youth club soccer, lacrosse, or the broader sports industry is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with travel opportunities available nationwide.
- This is a paid internship position with overtime eligibility at $15 per hour.
- The term covers the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027 seasons.
About Sports Promotions Group
Sports Promotions Group operates in the tournament retail sector. Founded in 1984, the company manages branded merchandise for events across the United States. It maintains a staff of 36 employees based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The firm partners with various brands to supply retail services for sporting events.
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