2026 Cincinnati Open Merchandise Assistant Internship

THE ROLE

This basic timeline will provide Merchandise Interns with an idea of the diverse roles they will undertake. Merchandise Interns will be involved in various tasks, including working with inventory processes and spending time in The Shop. Merchandise Interns will be able to collaborate with Legends staff and leading tennis merchandise and apparel manufacturers. This experience will offer you valuable insights into the overall operations of a tennis championship.

Essential Functions

• Beginning of August:
  • Assist in receiving all merchandise for The Shop
  • Receive product cartons
  • Conduct inventory processes
  • Organize and distribute merchandise around The Shop
  • Absorb and distribute merchandise around The Shop
  • Assist with set-up and visual displays within The Shops
  • Work with national vendor representatives to move products into the store
  • Create and apply visuals throughout the Shops
  • Work with visuals consultant and Legends staff to create and apply visuals throughout the Shops
  • Create signage
  • Organize the point-of-sale stations
  • Train volunteers
• Event Week:
  • Assist our full-time merchandise staff in running The Shop throughout the Cincinnati Open event week (August 11th – 24th)
  • Manage temporary staff in various areas of the merchandise operation
  • Cook with vendors on product related tasks and questions
  • Resolve customer service issues and inquire on customer satisfaction
  • Implement design changes to store layout to improve customer flow
• Post Tournament Week:
  • Assist with the breakdown of the merchandise operations
  • Aid in any post-event sales and load out process

Compensation

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
• Paid hourly plus overtime – Standard Rate: $14.00
• Housing provided by LGM.
• More details provided during interview process.

Staff Uniforms

Staff uniforms provided for event days

Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Company Information

• Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision.
• We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment.
• For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.