Retail Marketing & Store Experience Intern (Summer 2027)

L.L.Bean • Freeport, ME

1d • $20 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Summer Retail Marketing & Store Experience Intern supports L.L.Bean’s retail marketing and store experience work across its 75+ retail stores, including the Flagship Freeport store. Working with the marketing and store experience team, the intern supports the Senior Manager of Store Experience & Visual Merchandising, the Manager of Store Experience & Marketing, and the Retail Events team. The team plans and evaluates events and activations that bring the L.L.Bean brand to life in stores, enhance customer experiences, drive traffic, and support sales growth and profitability.

The internship includes a designated project shaped by the intern’s interests, field of study, and career goals while addressing a need in the retail marketing organization. The intern presents and defends project results to Senior Leadership at the end of the summer. The internship typically lasts nine weeks, from June 1, 2027, through July 30, 2027, and is 32–36 hours per week. It is based at L.L.Bean’s Freeport, Maine headquarters, with onsite work expected at least four days per week, Monday through Thursday. The role may also involve work at the Flagship Campus and regional locations, and travel to new store openings as needed.

Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year college or university degree program and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Candidates need prior retail or service experience, an interest in retail, marketing, merchandising, or a related field, and a passion for the outdoors and L.L.Bean’s core activities. Reliable transportation and personal housing within commuting distance of Freeport are required; housing leads and referrals are available, and eligible interns may receive a housing stipend. The anticipated starting pay is $20–$22 per hour.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a four-year college or university degree program.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Prior retail or service experience, including customer service experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality, or a similar setting.
• Previous experience in retail stores and an understanding of store operations.
• Reliable transportation for the internship and ability to work onsite at the Freeport, Maine headquarters at least four days per week.
• Ability to arrange personal housing within commuting distance of Freeport, Maine.
• Interest, passion, or experience in retail, marketing, merchandising, or a related field, with curiosity about a career in the outdoor apparel and gear industry.
• Passion for the outdoors and L.L.Bean’s core activities.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to develop and motivate others.
• Ability to build partnerships and collaborate to achieve goals.
• Problem-solving, critical-thinking, analytical, and business-acumen skills, including the ability to support sales and service goals.
• Enthusiasm, motivation, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.
• Time-management and organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail.
• Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to present and defend project results to Senior Leadership.
• Ability to work a variable and flexible schedule that may include nights or weekends, and to support retail as needed.
• Ability to travel to new store opening events as needed.
• Ability to remain on feet for extended periods and occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Housing within 50 miles of the Freeport headquarters is not required; interns without access to such housing may be eligible for a housing stipend, subject to case-by-case review.

Responsibilities

• Learn and shadow all levels of the Retail Marketing & Store Experience team.
• Assist with planning, executing, and reviewing retail store events, bringing innovation and a strong sales and brand focus.
• Attend or facilitate retail events as appropriate.
• Prepare for and participate in departmental and cross-functional meetings.
• Assist with or lead analysis of retail events.
• Support process improvement and provide day-to-day support for store issues.
• Provide retail home-office administrative support, including file management, meeting preparation, and communications.
• Demonstrate leadership that promotes L.L.Bean’s core values, brand, culture, and mission.
• Support inspiring brand presentations through thoughtful marketing efforts.
• Use problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills to plan and execute work toward service and sales goals.
• Deliver world-class customer service.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Travel to new store opening events as needed.
• Follow L.L.Bean health and safety guidelines and take appropriate action to address unsafe conditions.
• Present and defend the designated project’s results to Senior Leadership at the end of the summer.

Benefits

• Potential housing stipend for eligible interns who do not have access to housing within 50 miles of the Freeport headquarters.
• Benefits package with programs and perks designed to support health and financial goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern