Sales Event Operations Intern

We are currently seeking a Customer Development Intern to join the Primo Brands Sales organization based in Stamford, CT / Greenwich, CT area .  This position will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the planning and execution of our annual most highly visible event, the National Sales Meeting (NSM), as well as helping with planning and tracking key commercial activities pre- and post-NSM.

This individual must be well-organized and detailed to bring to life an unforgettable event that will be both engaging and productive to kick off the Sales year ahead. In addition, they must be collaborative in nature, as they will need to bring different groups together and track the readiness of our commercial planning deliverables to be ready to sell to customers.

Internship Program Duration and Key Dates: Monday, May 11, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026 (12 weeks).

Must be available for:

• Program Welcome Weeks: 5/11 - 5/29 (excluding unpaid company holiday, 5/25)
• National Sales Meeting event: Week of 6/22 - 6/26
• Final Project Presentations: Week of 7/27 – 7/31

We also ask that you be present for at least 6 of the 7 remaining weeks, excluding unpaid company holidays (Friday, 6/19 & Friday, 7/3). Any known absences/unpaid time off must be communicated in advance to the Recruiter, Internship Program leaders and the Hiring Manager. 

Location: Elmsford, NY - ability to travel to Stamford, CT and surrounding towns. 

Eligibility: Ability to commute to our Primo Brands location in Elmsford, NY and to the NSM venue in Greenwich, CT throughout the program. This internship is designed as a paid professional experience and does not include academic credit.

Compensation: $24.00 / hour

Schedule/Hours per week: Monday – Friday, 30 – 40 hours per week. Ability to work in office and/or at the NSM venue 3 – 5 days per week based on business needs. Remote work and overtime hours must be approved in advance by your manager.

Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Pre-event coordination

• Manage all aspects of event operations (preparing materials, venue in Greenwich, CT, invitations, etc.) with attention to financial and time constraints
  • Collaborate with vendors and suppliers and internal teams (caterers, decorators, A/V providers) to manage arrangements and deliveries

• • Develop and monitor detailed event lists, timelines and schedules

• • Coordinate event setup and breakdown logistics
  • Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to tracking Ready to Sell (RTS) checklist with stakeholders ensuring completion and delivery of critical items and initiatives for 2027 sell-in execution

Onsite event execution

• • Oversee event set-up and ensure all elements are in place as per the plan
  • Communicate with event staff and vendors to ensure smooth operation

• • Manage registration and check-in processes for attendees

• • Monitor event flow and address any issues or unexpected situations that arise

• Complete final logistics checks (i.e. tables, technology) to ensure execution excellence

Post-event activities

• Reconcile and process event-related expenses

• • Conduct post-event evaluations, issuing survey gathering feedback from attendees and stakeholders

• Evaluate event’s success, share key highlights, and recommend opportunities for the future as part of your final project presentation
• Finalize and organize deliverables and prepare final scorecard for commercial team

Preferred qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to:

• • Actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Sales, or a related discipline at an accredited institution. Junior undergraduate standing preferred; motivated candidates at other academic levels will also be considered.
  • Strong organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and details simultaneously while maintaining a clear overview of the event plan
  • Confidence & can-do attitude: strong interpersonal skills, willingness to roll up your sleeves and take on any projects; confident in addressing scenarios that don’t have clear answers from the get-go
  • Effective communication: concise written and verbal communication skills, and ability to effectively interface at all levels
  • Adaptability: Adjust and respond effectively to changing circumstances and unexpected situations

What We Offer

• • Paid internship with competitive hourly compensation
  • Real-world, hands-on experience in a corporate environment
  • Professional development and opportunities for networking & exposure to senior leadership  
  • Development of professional communication and problem-solving skills

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®.  Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers, colleagues and vendors and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding key stakeholder needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.