Market Development Internship

Job Description:

Upbound Group Summer 2026 Internship Program – Market Development Internship

Who We Are

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved customers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima, Brigit, and Rent-A-Center that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels, including over 2,300 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Summer Intern Program

Upbound Group’s 2026 Summer Intern Program offers an immersive professional development experience that goes beyond traditional internships, providing participants with a comprehensive opportunity to grow both personally and professionally through dynamic networking events, engaging volunteer activities, and exclusive executive leadership speaker sessions. Interns can anticipate a robust learning environment that balances structured training modules with self-paced learning pathways, enabling them to explore their potential, develop critical skills, and gain meaningful insights into corporate culture.

Program Dates

The ten-week program will run from June 1 through August 7, 2026, and is an in-office experience at our company headquarters in Plano, Texas.

The Role

The Market Development Intern reports to the Manager, Market Planning and will gain exposure to key departmental projects, including construction planning and preparation, market research, lease analysis, lease administration systems, and various data analytics tasks. This position is ideal for motivated candidates who want hands-on exposure to all aspects of retail development and real estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Analytical and administrative projects related to the Upbound Group market planning and real estate strategy, along with annual construction and leasing plans

• Assist with mapping and data analysis, store location site reviews, store lease negotiation, construction management and store design, property management and lease administration

• Exposure to a broad variety of real estate functions within the team, with the opportunity to establish professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and contractors

• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Business Analyst or Marketing Major, with an expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2027

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work in our home office in Plano, Texas Monday through Friday

• To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, Upbound Group will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT.)

Compensation

Summer Interns at Upbound Group are paid hourly in accordance with usual payroll procedures.

$22.00 per hour

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non- discriminatory basis, and without regard to actual or perceived race (the definition of race also includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and braids, locks, and twists), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity, transgender, and gender expression), age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.