Continental is a leading global tire manufacturer with a growing Bicycle Tires Division in the Americas. The Marketing Intern will support event planning, athlete and media engagement, contract workflows, purchasing, financial tracking, and strategic growth initiatives while contributing to the division’s marketing operations.
Responsibilities
Work with marketing manager and event company to assist in planning events across the Americas
Assist event company to ensure activation components are ordered including but not limited to giveaways, event display materials, tires, etc
Assist with setting up athlete activation, and contract fulfillments as outlined by event agreements
Help identify key events and regional opportunities that align with Continental’s strategic goals
Coordinate tire orders for athletes, media partners, and sponsors
Track contract, vendor approval, and PO process to ensure timely delivery
Help track contract approval
Manage electronic signature workflows via DocuSign
Assign and monitor purchase orders
Track invoices to ensure timely payment and assist in resolving discrepancies
Research and recommend cycling events and regions with high growth potential
Identify and engage with athletes, ambassadors, and influencers who align with Continental’s brand values
Qualification
Required
Student currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited degree program for at least another 12 months and willing to dedicate 12 months toward internship
Working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Sports Marketing, or Business
Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri)
This is a hybrid role and must be willing to commute to Golden, CO 1 day per week
Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.8 or higher
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in all work
Ability to work collaboratively with team members across departments
Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities
Professional demeanor and reliability
Ability to travel to 1 to 2 events per year to gain experience and cycling knowledge
Ability to lift 50 Lbs
Preferred
Benefits
Hands on experience with the team
Project Experience
Intern Socials/Mixers
Mentorship Opportunities
Company Lunch and Learns
Networking
This is a hybrid role
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods.
