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Marketing Intern - DSM

CompanyDoll Distributing
LocationDes Moines
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 13, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Marketing Intern will develop, organize, promote, and execute marketing promotions and special events, while managing an account list of over 30 locations. They will engage consumers through samplings and interactive games at major sporting events.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
176
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
25 hours
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About The Company
OUR MISSION STATEMENT: "Building Brands. Building Relationships."​ Merlin & Edith Doll founded Doll Distributing in 1965, purchasing Simmons Distributing of Hastings, Nebraska, with a starting inventory of 2,260 Budweiser cases, 33 Budweiser kegs, 355 Goetz cases and seven (7) tap accounts. On December 23, 1966, Merlin and Edith purchased Michaels Distributing of Council Bluffs, Iowa, inventorying 2,179 Budweiser cases, 152 Budweiser kegs, and nine (9) Michelob kegs. Doll Distributing, Inc. sold about 40,000 cases of Anheuser Busch and 12,000 cases of Grain Belt, along with servicing twenty-four (24) tap accounts using three (3) trucks and a van. Merlin developed a new beverage trailer in 1973. This trailer was designed to be pulled by a one-ton pickup. At the time most beer was being delivered in straight trucks. On April 21, 1988, Doll Distributing, Inc. took over the Red Oak territory. This expanded Doll Distributing, Inc. to eleven (11) counties from its original three (3) counties. On December 14, 2006, Doll Distributing LLC combined the operations of the original Doll Distributing, Inc. and Fred Nesbit Distributing Company in Des Moines, Iowa. Today, Doll Distributing LLC serves approximately 2,500 customers in Southwest and Central Iowa. Doll Distributing LLC added the Grinnell location in 2007, the Spencer location in 2010, and the Worthington, MN location in 2015.
About the Role

Job Details

Job Location:    IA Des Moines - Des Moines, IA
Salary Range:    $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Description

Job Title:

Marketing Intern

Reports To:

Marketing Manager

Status:

Variable - Part time In spring, Full time in Summer

Direct Reports:

None

Department:

Sales, Marketing

Location:

Des Moines

Schedule:

Monday-Friday with variable hours, evening and weekends.

Are you high-energy, outgoing, and love connecting with people? We’re looking for a Marketing Intern to join our team and help bring exciting alcohol brand activations to life at major sporting events—including basketball, soccer, and football games.

Schedule & Commitment

  • Spring (Feb–Mid May): ~15 weeks, 25 hrs/week
  • Summer (Mid May–Aug): ~15 weeks, 40 hrs/week
  • Fall (Sept–Dec): ~17 weeks, 25 hrs/week

Essential Functions

  • Develop, organize, promote, and execute marketing promotions and special events.
  • Participate in event setup and tear down; provide samples of alcoholic beverages to consumers.
  • Manage and support an account list of 30+ locations.
  • Engage consumers through samplings, interactive games, and purchase considerations.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to learning and understanding product portfolios.
  • Communicate account activities and event results to the Marketing Manager.
  • Exhibit strong commitment to the service needs of internal and external customers.

 

Qualifications


 

  • Must be 21 years or older.
  • High energy and strong communication skills.
  • Comfortable interacting with diverse crowds.
  • Reliable, professional, and able to work evenings/weekends as needed.
  • Must drive your own vehicle (fuel reimbursement provided).
  • Maintain liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000.

Why Join Us?

  • Hands-on experience in event marketing and brand activations.
  • Networking opportunities in sports and beverage industries.
  • Potential for full-time summer work and career growth.

Ready to bring energy and excitement to every event? Apply today and be part of a winning team!

Key Skills
High EnergyStrong Communication SkillsEvent MarketingBrand ActivationsConsumer EngagementReliabilityProfessionalismEvent SetupSamplingInteractive GamesAccount ManagementCustomer Service
Categories
MarketingSalesSports & RecreationFood & Beverage
Benefits
Fuel Reimbursement