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 a customized portfolio of inventory based on each property and operating as a true extension of each client's brand
• 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 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.

About the Role

The role offers valuable experience in business, retail, marketing, communications, and sports management. The industry contacts with whom assistants will interact are among the best in the business. The whole experience is very team-oriented. We expect our assistants to work hard, hold responsibility, and provide guests with the best Cincinnati Open experience possible while learning valuable skills through hands-on learning.

Benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.