Summer Intern, Brand Marketing
Summer Intern, Brand Marketing
Level up your fashion-industry experience with the teams behind Wrangler® and Lee® jeans, Kontoor Brands! We design, manufacture, and distribute superior high-quality products that look good, fit right, and are crafted with respect to our planet to give people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves. Above all, our people are our business.
Purpose is in our Genes. People are our thread.
With a presence in over 60 countries and a legacy that dates back over 200 years, our massive global community is all about integrity, teamwork, performance, and entrepreneurship. We're on the hunt for inclusive, creative, and down-to-earth forward-thinkers passionate about meaningful and purposeful apparel.
Belonging starts with Influencers and Advocates. Become a Kontoor Brands Champion.
Kontoor Brands’ Summer Intern Program is packed with projects, networking socials, cross-functional learning, and the chance to connect with industry trailblazers like our Executive Leadership Team. Previous interns have taken on projects as subject matter experts and social architects to engineer solutions through social media, Go-To-Market strategies, and denim designs. Participants can also take advantage of opportunities to explore interests in Social Issues, Sustainability, Career Fairs, Community Outreach and more. Our 10-week, full-time paid internship runs from June 5th to August 11th. Start your journey with us and take your career to the next level!
Apply by March 1st to join the common thread and gain so much more!
Program Overview:
10-week term: June 5th to August 11th
Full-time paid internship
Most roles follow our Hybrid Model in Greensboro, NC – Remote options may be available
Marketing Intern: Become the Newest Member of Kontoor Brands
The Marketing Intern will work closely with the Marketing Manager to coordinate activities in support of brand marketing as it relates to product marketing, Communications and Brand. This hands on role will be responsible for helping with ordering to provide product placement; marketing related initiatives and retail initiatives; collateral materials; planning and execution; light budget administration. They will support the overall strategic goals and objectives of the Lee brand.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supporting inventory and assessment of the sample closet; coordinating with merchandising and brand on samples needed for shoots; ensures product ordered aligns with Direct to Consumer (DTC) in regards to availability and key product initiatives; handles any product returns that are required
- Establishes and maintains key marketing communication tools and documents supporting marketing and communications teams
- Coordinates daily correspondence with outside agencies, sales, outside vendors, and Kontoor legal to responsively support all initiatives
- Coordinates and assists marketing manager in coordination and execution of marketing initiatives including photo shoots, sell-in materials, product launches and other needs
Skills for Success:
- Team Player
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task
- Detail oriented, accurate and shows a high level of initiative; meets all deadlines
- Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills
Experience/Education:
- Pursing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Communications, PR, Marketing or other related area
Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements: None
Find Your Fit at Kontoor if you are:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at a College/University and able to receive a paid internship
- Eligible to work in the US without restrictions
- Have previously demonstrated leadership skills through school, extracurricular activities and/or community involvement
- Exceptional at taking on challenges and using your unique set of skills to create solutions
- A self-starter, ability to work with others in a team environment, with a passion for helping others
- Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Full-time roles are up for grabs when the program concludes. Opportunities are based on performance and business needs. Don't miss out on this amazing experience and jumpstart your career with Kontoor Brands.