Intern, Sales & Marketing

Position:                Intern, Sales & Marketing

Location:               3735 Glen Lake Dr #100C, Charlotte, NC 28208 (on-site)

Reports To:           Marketing Manager

Position Summary: The Sales & Marketing Intern will support marketing and business development activities for CV International (CVI), a provider of global logistics services, and its subsidiary, Capes Shipping Agencies. Working directly with the Marketing Manager, the intern will contribute to marketing communications, industry research, lead generation, and the day-to-day coordination that keeps marketing projects moving.

This role offers hands-on experience in business-to-business (B2B) marketing and an opportunity to learn how marketing and sales teams work together to identify prospects, manage incoming leads, and reach new audiences. The intern will gain exposure to global logistics while developing practical skills in research, content creation, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and marketing project support.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Excellent communication and strong organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, as well as LinkedIn.
• Self-motivated, willing to learn, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Graphic design or creative skills, including experience with Canva or PowerPoint (preferred).
• Basic understanding of international logistics or supply chain concepts (preferred).

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position are listed below. Other duties may be assigned to meet changing business needs.

• Assist in developing and executing sales and marketing programs.
• Research industry trends, emerging tools, and topics relevant to company goals, and help prepare presentations and summaries to share findings with the team.
• Support lead generation and prospect research in targeted industry verticals using LinkedIn, online research, trade show exhibitor lists, trade intelligence software, and other resources.
• Assist with maintaining and updating lead records in the company’s CRM, including reviewing incoming website inquiries and helping assign leads to the appropriate team members under established guidelines.
• Assist with marketing communications, including social media content, client alerts, and newsletters.
• Support the design of marketing materials using Canva, PowerPoint, and similar tools.
• Assist with sourcing, designing, ordering, and tracking inventory of promotional products.
• Provide administrative and organizational support for the marketing department’s day-to-day activities, including coordinating materials, maintaining records, and supporting internal projects.
• Support other responsibilities and projects as assigned by the Marketing Manager.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by a person assigned to this position.  Nor is this summary an employment contract or promise of ongoing employment.