Brand Management Intern

About the Role

We are looking for talented people to help us develop creative and innovative solutions for consumers and customers that grow the Sargento brand. You are enthusiastic, creative, analytical, collaborative and goal driven. You seek an opportunity to expand your skills and experiences in marketing, communications, and consumer insights in the consumer-packaged goods industry.

What You Do

• Collaborate with product innovation teams
• Support the marketing team in all aspects of consumer products marketing
• Analyze and track Sargento and competitor's performance using Circana syndicated data
• Assist with the development and execution of annual product line strategies and plans
• Sales exposure (customer, retail)
• Participate in research projects to uncover consumer insights for the category and the brand
• Assist with digital/social/ecommerce marketing planning and brand development
• Assist with packaging design projects
• Support key cross functional projects with the assistance of project management to achieve business unit strategies and objectives

Your Education and Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or other related field, having completed junior year prior to the start of internship
• Passion for learning and growing in the marketing field
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of marketing
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Familiarity with social and digital media strategies and platforms
• Strength with strategic and analytical thinking
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations

Benefits

• Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives
• Gain valuable skills and experiences to be prepared for entry level opportunities
• Mentorship and career development to learn and grow personally and professionally
• Volunteer in community service activities
• Social professional networking experiences
• Flexible work week onsite Mondays through Thursdays and optional remote Fridays; plus, half day Fridays
• Nationally competitive compensation
• Paid relocation and housing
• 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops
• 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation
• Discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events

Skills You Will Develop

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Cross-Functional
• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Technology
• Time Management

Our Story

With over 2,400 employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.