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
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