Trade Marketing Intern

Phusion Projects LLC•Chicago, IL

3h•$18 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

The Trade Marketing Intern will support the execution of trade marketing programs and sales communication across Phusion's brand portfolio. This role focuses on a broad range of responsibilities — from developing POS materials and managing promotional assets, to coordinating field marketing initiatives and maintaining inventory across partners and warehouses. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, cross-functional, and equally comfortable managing logistics and creative projects. This is a hybrid position, with the expectation that you are present in-office 2 days per week. Please note: You must be 21 years of age or older at the time of the internship to be eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field preferred.
Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite.
Interest in consumer packaged goods or brand marketing.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of the internship to be eligible.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and execution of quarterly trade programs across all brands and product lines.
Assist in the creation of POS materials, displays, promotional assets, and sales collateral through all phases of development: design, production, and order fulfilment.
Track and manage POS inventory (display pieces, print POS, apparel and merchandising items) across multiple partners and warehouses.
Support field marketing initiatives, including sampling programs and event execution.
Field any requests for customer support from the sales teams and facilitate timely resolution of any shipping, delivery, or accounting issues.
Write, design, and deliver Phusion’s Sales Communication Digital Newsletter to the organization.
Populate and maintain the online repository of graphic assets and sales materials.
Research consumer behavior, emerging beverage trends, and competitive activity.
Visit retail accounts and bars/restaurants to evaluate merchandising and execution.
Support ideation around seasonal, cultural, and sports/music-related marketing opportunities.
Track and manage merchandise inventory across multiple platforms, supporting sales, field marketing, and consumer marketing teams.
Support marketing team to pick, pack, and send out marketing materials to vendors, partners, influencers.