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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Job Title:
Marketing Summer Internship

Job Number:
1700275

Job Description:

Ready for an internship where you can apply your skills acquired in coursework into a real-world business setting? BISSELL is currently looking for a paid, Full-Time Summer 2018 Intern to join one of our Marketing Category teams.

The individual in this role will serve as a vital team member within the Marketing function, reporting to the category Sr. Brand Manager. The intern will perform a variety of day-to-day tasks to support the business and will also lead a summer long capstone project related to their function, in which they will report out their findings to their peers and BISSELL leadership.

INTERN DUTIES:
Responsible for assisting in the implementation and execution of the marketing plan for both new and existing products. The Intern will work under the guidance of a Sr. Brand Manager. The individual in this role will interact with other critical departments required to grow the business; Sales, Consumer Design, Finance, Digital, Product Development and Engineering.
  • Support day to day marketing activity relative to product innovation and the current business
  • Lead a variety of projects related to the marketing organization including analytical, creative and digital projects
  • Conduct competitive analysis for new and current products as it relates to pricing, features and packaging
  • Perform data analysis and measurement
  • Support marketing research studies and other testing
  • Conduct store checks for pricing, promotions, new items, closeout items, etc
  • Refine online BISSELL product content for new and existing items
  • Coordinate product/samples/cartons/demos for sales calls and internal/customer presentations.
  • May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

WHY BISSELL?

Interns at BISSELL enjoy the ability to work in a global organization (North America's leading Floorcare brand) cross-collaboratively across several business functions. Our Interns sit elbow-to-elbow with organizational leadership, allowing exposure that enhances what's learned in the classroom. We have a dedication to the business (we work hard!) but we also know how to have fun too. BISSELL Associates enjoy:
  • Onsite Coffee Bar and Cafeteria
  • Paid Volunteer Participation
  • Casual Dress Code
  • BISSELL PetSpot- bring your dog to work!
  • Summer Office Hours-1/2 day Fridays!
  • Generous product discounts
Job Requirements:

Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate degree program in Marketing or a closely related field. Anticipated graduation date of December 2018 or May, 2019 (Junior/Senior level) highly desired.

* 3.0 GPA or greater preferred
  • Ability to work a full-time schedule throughout program, within BISSELL's standard office hours.
  • Demonstrated Leadership and Team Orientation skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, comfort in presenting in front of large groups of Associates across multiple business functions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Prior experience within Marketing either through paid/unpaid internships or work experience.

Experience with a CPG (Consumer Product Goods) company.