Intern

Job Description

About Company

Lactalis USA is the US division of Lactalis, the world leader in dairy and a family-owned company. Globally, Lactalis employs over 85,000 “pragmatic and ambitious professionals.” The company’s core mission is to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

At Lactalis USA, there is a strong belief in promoting from within and providing employees with meaningful opportunities for learning, growth, and thriving. They aim to provide the necessary tools and support for employees, whether they are just starting their careers or bringing years of experience.

Lactalis USA boasts an unrivaled house of beloved brands in the US, including:
• Italian Cheeses & Ricotta: Galbani®
• Specialty Cheeses & Butters: Président®
• Natural & Grated Cheeses: Kraft®, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®
• Cottage Cheese: Breakstone’s®
• Milk: Parmalat®
• Yogurt Portfolio: siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, Mountain High®
• Sour Cream
• Ethnic Favorites: Karoun®, Gopi®, Arz®

The company operates by its core values: Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. Lactalis is committed to building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. They encourage applicants even if they don’t meet every qualification, emphasizing the importance of a candidate’s PASSION, STORY, and EXPERTISE.

Job Description

Job Title: Intern
Job Type: Internship
Duration: One-year duration, with flexibility to be part-time while in school.
Salary: $19- $21/hr

Overview:
Lactalis USA is seeking an Intern to join their team. This role is designed for individuals looking for a position that can potentially grow into a long-term career within the company. The intern will primarily assist the Brand Manager–President Brand in various marketing and product development functions, operating in a fast-paced environment that requires high levels of collaboration with various cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:
The Intern’s responsibilities are centered around supporting the Président brand and include:
• Brand Management Support: Assisting the Brand Manager in the ongoing managing, monitoring, and development of the Président brand of dairy products.
• New Product Development (NPD): Supporting the Brand Manager with managing the new product development process from inception to launch.
• Data Management: Taking responsibility for managing several databases, requiring a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Market Research & Analysis: Conducting research and reporting on dairy market trends utilizing various data analytics tools. This includes drawing insightful conclusions and formulating actionable recommendations based on the findings.
• Budget Support: Assisting the Brand Manager in the development and tracking of annual marketing budgets.
• Performance Evaluation: Helping with the tracking and analyzing of sales and marketing programs to evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness.
• Marketing Material Development: Supporting the Brand Manager with the development of marketing materials, including brief writing and agency management.
• Communication & Discipline: Communicating results effectively and maintaining a disciplined approach to activity and attitude.
• Relationship Management: Maintaining effective and cooperative relationships with members of Sales & Marketing teams and other departments within the company.
• Compliance: Complying with all Lactalis American Group policies, including those explained by Legal and Human Resources.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:
• Education: Recently graduated or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge in Sales and Project Management to effectively assist in sales processes.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills & Abilities:
• Reasoning Ability: The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization may be limited. This includes the ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats.
• Computer Skills: Very strong computer skills are essential, with a particular emphasis on being comfortable and highly proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Word.

Benefits & Perks:
Lactalis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program that includes:
• A variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.
• Significant company support for insurance costs.
• Generous contributions to retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) from the first day of employment.
• Commitment to professional growth through training and development opportunities.
• Education Reimbursement program.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to non-discrimination against applicants based on any legally-recognized basis.