Channel Marketing Intern - Summer 2026

Company Description
Hillman is a $1.3B leader in complete hardware solutions, delivered with industry best customer service to over 26,000 customers including Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart and Amazon. Hillman designs innovative product and merchandising solutions for complex categories that deliver an outstanding customer experience. Leveraging a world-class distribution and sales network, Hillman delivers a “small business” experience with “big business” efficiency.
Job Summary
We are seeking a creative and driven Channel Marketing Intern to join our team for Summer 2026! In this role, you will assist in the development and execution of marketing strategies, objectives, and promotional programs within designated channels. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in channel marketing and learn how to drive brand growth and revenue.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product knowledge of assigned categories.
• Assist in creating and executing strategic and tactical initiatives to develop unique propositions that drive revenue within the channel.
• Conduct research and test different merchandising strategies.
• Coordinate market research efforts to identify consumer needs and preferences.
• Support the creation of marketing content and assets for various channels.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure alignment with overall marketing goals and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about marketing.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
Work Environment
Office: Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required.
Physical Demands
Office: Sedentary.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.