Import Marketing Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Import Marketing Intern

Location: New York, NY

Job Type: Internship

Company Overview:
Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned company with over 85,000 professionals globally. In the US, Lactalis offers a diverse portfolio of beloved brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, BlackDiamond® cheddar, Parmalat® milk, and yogurt brands like siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, GreenMountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. Lactalis values Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity, fostering innovation and celebrating diverse perspectives.

Role Summary:
Lactalis American Group is seeking an Import Marketing Intern based in New York City. This role will provide crucial support for new product launches, manage data and record-keeping, conduct market analysis, and assist in campaign execution. The intern will engage with overseas plants and collaborate with Lactalis Group marketing teams and manufacturers to align duties with company goals and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take a proactive part in the development and execution of the marketing program, including consumer promotions.
• Help in developing new packaging and launching new products.
• Assist in maintaining/updating the existing portfolio, including proper record-keeping and clerical tasks.
• Participate in the development of sales and in-store materials, trade advertising, and digital activities.
• Help in performing market and competition analysis; tracking tool research.
• Participate in conducting market data mining and other research.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduating with a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree is required.
• Majors in Business, Marketing, or Food Science are preferred.

Experience:

• Some practical experience through prior internships or professional experiences.
• Experience with IRI/Circana a plus.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills: 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, with the capacity to understand, analyze, and 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.
• Proficiency in French required.

Benefits & Perks:
Lactalis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. The company significantly supports insurance costs, contributes generously to retirement plans, and offers Paid Time Off from day one. Lactalis is committed to professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company 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. Any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

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