Intern, Sales & Marketing

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is seeking a Sales & Marketing intern for its 2027 Internship Program. The program offers current undergraduate and graduate students in the local market hands-on experience working on meaningful projects under the mentorship of Scout Motors leaders. Interns apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges and gain exposure to the strategy, insights, experiences, and execution that bring the Scout brand to market. Team placement and project scope are discussed during the interview process, and the specific project is defined with the manager at the start of the internship.

The 10-week program is anticipated to run from Monday, June 7, 2027, to Friday, August 13, 2027. This role is fully on-site five days per week at the Scout Motors location in Charlotte, North Carolina, and requires regular attendance at in-person meetings and events. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation; Scout Motors does not provide housing assistance, relocation, or visa sponsorship for internship positions.

Sales & Marketing connects Scout Motors' products and brand with the people and communities it serves. The team works to understand customer needs and market trends, develop engaging campaigns, and support the customer journey. Interns collaborate across teams to support go-to-market initiatives, analyze performance, and help create experiences that build lasting relationships with the Scout community. This is a paid internship at $20 per hour.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Marketing, Business, Communications, Advertising, Sales, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Ability to work on-site at the assigned Scout Motors location for the full duration of the program.
• Strong interest in rugged SUVs and trucks, automotive innovation, and sustainable transportation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• A detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven mindset.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrate Scout values: Lead with Respect, Move with Intent, Figure It Out, Go Together, Step Up, Make It Matter, and Enjoy It.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support market, customer, and competitive research to identify trends, opportunities, and insights that inform sales and marketing strategies.
• Assist with the development and execution of marketing campaigns, customer communications, events, and brand initiatives.
• Analyze customer, campaign, website, or sales data and help translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Maintain dashboards, trackers, and reports to monitor key performance indicators and measure program effectiveness.
• Support customer journey and experience initiatives, including gathering and organizing customer feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with go-to-market planning and coordination across Sales, Marketing, Product, Digital, and other cross-functional teams.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and research related to the automotive industry, customer behaviors, market trends, and emerging technologies.
• Support content development and organization across digital, social, experiential, and customer-facing channels.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and management-ready summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvement and digital optimization initiatives, including the use of data, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Support special projects related to customer acquisition, retention, brand engagement, sales operations, or market development.
• Present findings and recommendations to Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Benefits

• Paid internship program.
• Hands-on experience and the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals on innovative projects.
• Opportunity to contribute to products intended to bring rugged SUVs and trucks to market.
• Growth in skills and broader knowledge of the automotive industry.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed