Marketing Intern

Kao USA Inc. is a leading marketer of beauty care products. Innovative business practices and breakthrough product introductions have propelled Kao America to enjoy world-wide success with its much-loved Jergens® skincare products and other popular brands including Biore®, Curel®, Ban®, Bio-Oil®, and the John Frieda professional haircare brands.

The Role:

We are looking for innovative, entrepreneurial professionals with fresh ideas who would like to be part of a dynamic growing company. If you've got what it takes to join our fast-paced organization, consider the following assignment as an Intern on our Accelerator team

What you will do:

• Conduct comprehensive business, brand, and category analyses to identify trends and offer recommendations for enhancing brand performance.


• Assist with social media and influencer management, ensuring all activities are aligned with the brand's strategy and values.


• Assist in the development, tracking, and management of marketing programs.


• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including global, legal, and shopper teams, to achieve brand objectives.


• Coordinate with external partners and agencies to ensure timely delivery of marketing materials and services.


• Handle ad hoc / flex requests as needed.

What you will need:

• Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Marketing (Junior/Senior) or MBA.


• Available 40 hours during Summer Semester, with the possibility of remaining on beyond then.


• Prior internship experience in a marketing or sales environment is required. Preferred experience in a CPG environment.


• Self-motivated, demonstrated leader with strong interpersonal skills that excel in hands-on team environment with a lot of cross functional interaction.


• Understanding of basic marketing principles is strongly preferred.


• Strong project management skills & attention to detail are a must.


• Must have strong communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills.


• Must be a self-starter who is passionate, flexible and has a strong drive for results.


• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel.

A reasonable pay range for this position is $17/hr. - $20/hr.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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