Summary

Are you ready to join the PROS? The Detroit Pistons Rotational Opportunity is a nine-month graduate rotational program focused on developing well rounded talent through an immersive learning experience!

As the HBCU Graduate Associate - Retail/Brand Marketing, you will learn the core proficiencies of retail and brand marketing throughout our Graduate Associate rotational program! Associates will spend 4 - 5 months in two different departments throughout their vertical focus. We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat outlook that can lead and connect with a diverse population!

Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it.

What you’ll be doing:

Retail

Assist in planning and execution of in-season collection launches, retail, brand activations and events.
Work on research for standard processes around product, consumer performance, retail and digital marketing strategy.
Assist in activation, pop-up and event projects along with inventory management and organization for internal needs and in Pistons313Shop @ Plum Market.
Assist in placing creative orders & participate in all marketing and design brainstorms for upcoming retail collaborations and launches.
Helps developing new activation, product and campaign ideas and key areas of retail growth.

Brand

Assist in planning and execution of in-season experiential event activations supporting marketing teams
Work alongside brand team in driving season giveaway and theme night calendars
See through key gifting executions from start to finish; develop creative solutions for gifting packaging, unique items and small business inclusion as it relates to influencer, partner and player gifting.
Assist in placing creative orders, event space booking, photography requests and following other internal processes as assigned
Support all aspects of the retail, influencer, brand & event marketing vertical as needed

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor's degree required from a HBCU in a related field
Relevant work experience related to the Digital Marketing departments
Must be flexible, eager to learn and have strong organization skills
Hard-working, self-improvers who are hungry, proactive, and possess a positive attitude.
Preferred experience in graphic design, creative development, event planning or marketing

Covid-19

The Detroit Pistons organization is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from public health authorities and our medical advisors, we require that all Pistons employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will consider requests for exemptions to accommodate individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.