Mercury Marine: Retail Sales Intern

Brunswick; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Brunswick’s Mercury Marine – Fond du Lac is offering a Retail Sales Intern position in Fond du Lac, WI. The hybrid role supports a dynamic sales team across Retail Sales, Distributor Management, Retail Analytics, and Ecommerce Compliance with a focus on data-driven opportunities.

The internship provides exposure to sales strategy, market analysis, inventory optimization, and promotional performance measurement, collaborating with sales leaders, category managers, analytics teams, and ecommerce

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Sales.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Availability to work full-time during May–August 2027 (40+ hrs/wk).

Responsibilities

• Support Retail and Distributor initiatives including show planning and program enhancements.
• Assist with retail analytics, dashboard improvements, and inventory analysis.
• Contribute to AIRA/RUPP compliance data validation and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Retail knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Sales

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Mercury Marine – Fond du Lac – Retail Sales Intern

Location: Plant 10-Fond du Lac, WI

Workplace Category: Hybrid

Travel Required: No

Direct Reports: No

Pay Range: $17 - $27.50

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Relocation: Yes

Position Overview

As part of the talented Retail sales team, you will support key initiatives across Retail Sales, Distributor Management, Retail Analytics, and Ecommerce Compliance. This internship offers exposure to sales strategy, market analysis, inventory optimization, promotional performance measurement, and retailer/distributor operations within a fast-paced consumer products environment. The intern will work closely with sales leaders, category managers, analytics teams, and ecommerce stakeholders to identify business opportunities, improve processes, and support data-driven decision making. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions

• Retail & Distributor Support
  • Assist with Land ‘N’ Sea distributor show planning and maintenance of training calendars.
  • Analyze Land ‘N’ Sea distributor programs and provide recommendations on product offerings and program enhancements.
  • Conduct competitive research to identify market trends, successful initiatives, and opportunities for program improvements.
  • Support promotional performance analysis and summarize results for stakeholders.
  • Perform competitive pricing analysis to identify market opportunities and trends.
  • Maintain and enhance internal fines tracking and reporting dashboards.
  • Partner with Category Managers to organize, update, and centralize Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documentation.
• Retail Analytics
  • Collaborate with the Analytics team to support retail sales dashboard enhancements and reporting improvements.
  • Analyze retail data to identify out-of-stock conditions, inventory gaps, and SKU expansion opportunities.
  • Conduct competitive market analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• AIRA / RUPP Compliance Support
  • Assist with Authorized Internet Reseller (AIRA) compliance audits and data validation activities.
  • Support seller data maintenance and cleanup efforts to improve data accuracy and reporting.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization tools preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Interest in retail sales, distribution, ecommerce, and consumer products industries.
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits
• Availability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) during the months May through August 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior intern experience.
• Previous internship, coursework, or project experience in retail, sales, marketing, category management, eCommerce, or business analytics.
• Marine or parts and accessories (P&A) experience.
• Interest in the marine, powersports, outdoor recreation, or consumer products industries.

Working Conditions

Learning Opportunities: Our Student Program is designed to provide hands‑on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real‑world tasks.

Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Student co‑ops or interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.

Hours: Co‑ops and Interns are expected to work a full 40‑hour work week.

Feedback and Performance Reviews: As a co‑op or intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.

The pay range for this position is $17- $27.50 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will vary depending on multiple factors including year in school/credits earned, degree, job‑related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Mercury Marine

Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry‑leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com.

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond.

Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”.

Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future.

Innovative, driven, exceptional, authentic and united, these values represent our Employee Value Proposition and are at the heart of how we work together and what differentiates us as an employer of choice.

Brunswick Corporation – Mercury Marine

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