Marketing Events Intern (Summer 2027) at Werner in Appleton, WI

Job description

• Be Yourself. Build Your Career. Be Exceptional Together.
• At Werner, we’re more than an electrical distributor — we’re a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person’s voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other.
• In this role, you will assist in executing various marketing campaigns, conduct market research, and contribute creative ideas to drive brand awareness and engagement. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced marketing environment while working on exciting projects that make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of marketing events, providing valuable support in logistics, coordination, and on-site activities.
• Contribute to the development of event-related promotional materials, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and visual standards.
• Engage with event attendees, addressing inquiries, collecting feedback, and fostering positive interactions to enhance the overall participant experience.
• Collect and analyze data related to event performance, attendee feedback, and engagement metrics to provide insights for improvement.
• Capture photography and prepare event related content for social posts.
• Prepare professional summary reports of events for sales and executive teams.
• Provide administrative assistance, including scheduling, communication, and documentation, to facilitate smooth event planning processes.
• Manage inventory of event supplies and materials.
• Engage in brainstorming sessions to improve process efficiencies and customer experience.
• Assist in fulfillment duties related to marketing materials and promotional items, ensuring accurate inventory management and timely distribution to support event logistics.
• Represent the Werner Brand professionally at all events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Enrolled in an accredited program pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, or another related field

Skills

Required

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Professionalism
• Customer service
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Marketing campaign execution
• Market research
• Data analysis
• Event planning and coordination

Benefits

• Executive level mentorship and coaching
• Company-sponsored project management/Lean Six Sigma training and certification
• Up to $19 per hour (dependent on year in college)
• Networking events with internal and external customers and your intern team
• Individual and group projects that drive change and impactful business results
• Large-scale Summer long projects in collaboration with fellow interns and business leaders
• Opportunity to shadow with various departments to help determine your career path
• Potential for year-long internships and full-time employment post-graduation