Import Marketing Intern (Food Industry)

Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you're starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani, President, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi's, and Stonyfield Organic in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

We live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity-and we're building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, don't let that stop you from applying! We're eager to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how you can bring your EXPERTISE to help us make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours
A 12-month paid internship opportunity where the Marketing Intern will assist the Marketing Manager in charge of the President and Speciality Imported brands with the execution of the President marketing plan in a pro-active, dynamic, analytical and result-oriented way. We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour weekly commitment.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Help in developing new packaging and launching new products.

* Help in performing market and competition analysis; tracking tool research.

* Take proactive part in the development and execution of the marketing program, including consumer promotions.

* Develop sales and in-store materials.

* Digital activity.

* Market data mining & analysis.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* Graduating with a BA or MBA with specialization in marketing or data analytics

Experience

* Some practical experience through prior internships or professional experiences.

* Experience with IRI a +.

Skills / Abilities

* Strong analytical skills: Need to be proficient in analyzing complex data sets using Excel, and utilizing a data-driven mindset combined with a creative approach to problem-solving

* Concern for accuracy - must be very detail-oriented.

* Passionate about brand marketing and eager to learn and grow

* Open-minded, capacity to understand/analyze/react.

* Strong communication & organizational skills, teamwork ability: must be able to multi-task and coordinate activities between several departments.

* Proactivity: proactive in tasks and meeting deadlines.

* Significant knowledge of current software systems including: Outlook, Word, Excel.

* Interest in foreign cultures, capacity to adapt to US/French business cultures.

* Interest in food as part of a lifestyle; cheese amateur. Regular tastings.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.