Marketing Intern ? Sunda New Asian -Detroit

Marketing Intern – Sunda New Asian (Detroit)

Location: Detroit, MI

Hours: 15–20 hours per week

Compensation: $18/hour

About Sunda

Sunda New Asian is an award-winning restaurant concept known for its modern interpretations of Southeast Asian cuisine, blending culture, design, and hospitality into a dynamic dining experience. Our Detroit location sits at the intersection of food, nightlife, and community, making local engagement a key driver of our success.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and outgoing Marketing Intern to support local store marketing efforts in Detroit. This role is ideal for someone interested in hospitality, brand building, and community engagement, with a strong desire to gain hands-on experience in grassroots marketing.

You will play an active role in building relationships throughout the local community, supporting event-driven marketing efforts, and ensuring our in-market presence is both consistent and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

• Local Business Development & Networking
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, including hotels, apartment buildings, corporate offices, and retail partners (boutiques, salons, spas, fitness studios, etc.)
• Introduce Sunda to local partners with the goal of driving guest traffic and referrals
• Identify opportunities for cross-promotion, partnerships, and community engagement
• Represent the brand in a polished and professional manner within the local market
• Local Event Marketing
• Monitor and maintain a calendar of local events, activations, and happenings across Detroit
• Identify opportunities for Sunda to participate in, support, or capitalize on local events
• Assist in executing grassroots marketing efforts tied to these opportunities
• Marketing Operations & Inventory
• Manage and track marketing collateral inventory (e.g., gift cards, promotional materials, networking leave-behinds)
• Conduct regular inventory counts with the team and maintain organized tracking logs
• Coordinate reorders to ensure materials are always available and up to standard
• Additional Support
• Assist with market research and competitive analysis as needed
• Support the marketing team with ad hoc projects and initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with new people and building relationships
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Interest in hospitality, marketing, or events
• Professional, polished, and aligned with a premium brand environment

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in local store marketing and brand building
• Exposure to partnership development and grassroots marketing strategy
• Insight into hospitality operations and how marketing drives revenue
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on a growing brand in a key market

Address

33 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201

Website

https://www.sundanewasian.com/detroit