Wholesale Marketing Intern – Summer (9 wks) + Housing

L.L.Bean; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LL.Bean is seeking a Wholesale Marketing intern to support daily marketing operations and competitive research at our Freeport, ME headquarters. The role emphasizes data analysis, market trends, and the development of presentation materials.

The intern will contribute to marketing initiatives, assist in preparing decks, and collaborate with cross-functional partners while balancing tasks and timelines. Housing considerations are provided, with a focus on an outdoors-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university degree program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Must live within a commutable distance to Freeport, ME. This is an in-office role with expectations of being in the office at least 4 days a week.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel. Ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in MS Excel, with an understanding of how to use/write formulas.
• Passion for the outdoors and LL.Bean’s core activities.
• Demonstrated interest in retail, consumer brands, marketing, merchandising, or the broader outdoor industry.
• Curiosity about the competitive retail environment and an interest in understanding consumer, brand, and industry trends.
• Ability to research, synthesize, and communicate competitive and market insights clearly.
• Capability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively to achieve goals.
• Time management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Wholesale Marketing operations, data visualization, seasonal marketing activity support, and the creation of decks, slides, and presentation materials.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and research across the retail and wholesale landscape to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices.
• Support marketing initiatives through research, analysis, presentation development, and other project-based work.
• Monitor and develop understanding of the competitive environment and how brands position themselves to wholesale and retail customers.
• Assist in developing compelling brand and marketing presentations with insights and recommendations.
• Balance daily tasks with longer-term project work, culminating in an end-of-assignment presentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Marketing

Market research

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Enrolled in 4-year college/university

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

LL.Bean is seeking a Wholesale Marketing intern to support daily marketing operations and competitive research at our Freeport, ME headquarters. The role emphasizes data analysis, market trends, and the development of presentation materials.

The intern will contribute to marketing initiatives, assist in preparing decks, and collaborate with cross-functional partners while balancing tasks and timelines. Housing considerations are provided, with a focus on an outdoors-oriented culture.