Trade Show Intern (Chicago) at Stand4 Socks

Wayne State University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,675 - 36,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid day rate for the show

Potential for future paid opportunities

Direct mentorship from the founder

Free socks

Job summary

Stand4 Socks is seeking a hands-on intern to assist at a major trade show in New York. This role involves supporting the booth, pitching the brand, and gathering leads.

You will gain real experience in B2B sales and marketing, receive mentorship from the founder, and have the chance for future paid opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in mission-led brands.

Qualifications

• Must be studying relevant fields such as business or marketing.
• Confident with strong communication capabilities.
• Available for the show date in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Help run B2B distributor and corporate gifting stand.
• Pitch the brand to buyers and distributors.
• Capture leads and support outreach.
• Assist with stand setup and product displays.
• Gather market insights from the show.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-starter mindset

Confidence and friendliness

Education

Studying business, marketing, communications, entrepreneurship, or sustainability

Job description

Stand4 Socks is a B Corp-certified sock brand on a mission to make every pair count. Founded in 2015, we design bold socks that fund donations to people experiencing homelessness — buy a pair, give a pair. We hold the highest B Corp score of any sock brand globally (135.2) and operate across the UK and US through DTC, retail, and a fast-growing B2B/corporate gifting arm.

We're exhibiting at a major trade show in New York this June and are looking for a hands‑on intern to work directly alongside our founder on the booth.

What you’ll do:

• Help run our B2B distributor and corporate gifting stand
• Pitch the brand to buyers, distributors, and corporate gifting leads
• Capture leads, qualify prospects, and support follow‑up outreach
• Assist with stand setup, product displays, and live merchandising
• Gather market insights and competitor intel from the show floor
• Work side‑by‑side with the founder across sales, marketing, and partnerships

Before the show:

• A short onboarding call or coffee with the founder to get you up to speed on the brand, the pitch, and the goals for the show

You’ll get:

• Paid day rate for the show
• Potential for future paid opportunities (more shows, ongoing B2B support, remote project work)
• Real B2B sales, marketing, and partnerships experience with a purpose‑led brand
• Direct mentorship from the founder
• Exposure to distributor conversations, corporate buyers, and trade show strategy
• A portfolio‑worthy experience tying commerce to social impact
• Free socks (a lot of them)

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is studying business, marketing, communications, entrepreneurship, sustainability, or similar
• Is confident, friendly, and energized by meeting new people
• Has strong communication skills and a self‑starter mindset
• Is interested in mission‑led brands, B Corps, or social enterprise
• Is based in or near New York City and available for the show date