Merchandise Intern at Attain Sports in Bowie, MD

Summary: Attain Sports is a community-focused sports organization that connects diverse groups through the power of sports. The Merchandise Intern will gain hands-on experience in retail operations and fan engagement while supporting merchandise sales for a Minor League Baseball team. Responsibilities: - Assist with inventory management, pricing, and stocking merchandise - Assist with fulfilling online merchandise orders - Support the marketing team with lifestyle photoshoots as needed - Assist with social media content and promotional efforts - Work the majority of Chesapeake Baysox home games and events as directed by the Merchandise Manager - Gain experience in team store layout and visual merchandising to promote sales - Learn merchandise purchasing strategies based on market trends, collection gaps, and inventory needs - Ability to lift 10-40 pounds (lbs.) - Creating or participating in promotional and social media content - Track basic online sales performance and identify opportunities to improve product mix and presentation - Support promotional campaigns tied to player announcements, theme nights, and special events - Assist with the preparation of the merchandise store for game day - Help operate the merchandise store during games as needed - Restock merchandise throughout the game - Assist with closing procedures after games Required Qualifications: - College sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students receiving academic credit in Sport Management, Business Management, Sales, Marketing, or a related field - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures - Availability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as required - Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and/or ability to quickly learn - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Required Skills: Point-of-sale systems, Inventory management, Merchandise sales, Marketing collaboration