Product Marketing Intern

Job Description

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About Hoffmaster:

Join a legacy of innovation and quality spanning more than 75 years at Hoffmaster. As a leader in the industry, we are dedicated to elevating the way people dine, entertain, and bake through our extensive range of premium, sustainable tableware solutions. At Hoffmaster, you won’t just find a job; you’ll discover a place to Elevate Your Career by becoming a vital part of what’s next in our exciting journey.

About The Role: Product Marketing Intern

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Product Marketing Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on, project-based experience within a collaborative environment. You will play a crucial role in supporting key initiatives focused on SKU management, product simplification, and the standardization of content and packaging. This position provides direct exposure and the chance to work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Brand, Design, and Marketing, contributing directly to enhancing product accuracy, accelerating speed to market, and boosting overall operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):

As a Product Marketing Intern, you will be instrumental in a variety of high-impact projects, contributing directly to our product lifecycle and market presence. Your responsibilities will include:

• SKU Management & Product Simplification: Actively support initiatives aimed at optimizing our Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) portfolio and simplifying our product offerings. This will include focused projects, such as the placemat simplification initiative, designed to streamline our product lines, reduce complexity, and improve inventory management.
• Packaging Graphics Standardization: Collaborate closely with our Brand and Design teams to drive consistency and enhance the visual appeal of our product packaging. You will contribute to projects focused on standardizing graphics, ensuring brand cohesion and market readiness.
• Content Standardization: Play a key role in ensuring our product information is clear, consistent, and compelling. You will assist with content standardization efforts, reviewing and refining product descriptions to guarantee they are accurate, consistent, and impactful across all digital and physical platforms.
• Marketing Claims Documentation: Provide essential support for Marketing Claims documentation and handle various administrative processes for Product Managers, ensuring all claims are well-supported and organized.
• Product Testing & Development Support: Contribute to the innovation process by assisting with product testing and development activities as needed, gaining insight into the lifecycle of new products.
• Operational Efficiency Enhancement: Work to improve turnaround time and elevate attention to detail on critical product-related tasks. Your efforts will directly support broader business objectives by ensuring timely and accurate execution.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications):

We are seeking a candidate who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess:

• Academic Pursuit: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Marketing, Product Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Communications, or a closely related discipline.
• Exceptional Attention to Detail: Demonstrated strong attention to detail and superior organizational skills are paramount for managing product data, content, and documentation accurately.
• Multitasking & Project Management: The ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and provide robust support for various cross-functional projects is essential.
• Strong Communication Skills: Possess strong written communication skills capable of crafting clear, concise, and compelling product information. Prior experience with product content creation or documentation is considered a significant plus.
• Collaborative Spirit: Comfortable and adept at collaborating effectively with diverse teams, including Product Management, Brand, Design, and Marketing, fostering a positive and productive working environment.

Our Organizational Values:

At Hoffmaster, our work ethic and inter-personal engagements are profoundly shaped by our core Organizational Values and an unwavering commitment to Integrity:

• Safety: Prioritizing the well-being of our team and the quality of our products.
• Teamwork: Fostering collaboration and mutual support to achieve common goals.
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to understanding and exceeding the expectations of our customers.
• Ownership: Taking responsibility for actions, outcomes, and continuous improvement.
• Initiative: Proactively identifying opportunities and taking action without prompting.
• Creativity: Embracing innovative thinking to solve challenges and drive progress.

As a Product Marketing Intern, you will be expected to embody these values daily:

• You will contribute to operational Safety and quality by supporting accurate product information and documentation.
• You will exemplify Teamwork through close and effective collaboration with Product Management, Brand, Design, and Marketing partners, ensuring alignment and consistency across all projects.
• Your strong Customer Focus will shine through by helping to deliver clear, accurate, and compelling product descriptions that support both internal teams and external customers.
• You will demonstrate Ownership of all assigned tasks and deliverables, taking responsibility for their successful completion.
• You will show Initiative by actively seeking opportunities to enhance product processes and improve turnaround times.
• You will apply Creativity to support product simplification and packaging enhancements, ultimately driving greater efficiency, realizing cost savings, and improving production run rates.

Invest in Your Success: Benefits & Total Rewards

At Hoffmaster, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels empowered to succeed. Our comprehensive total rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support your success not just at work, but also at home and throughout your life. Our commitment to your well-being includes:

• Health & Wellness: Robust Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances, along with Life and Disability insurances to protect you and your loved ones. We also offer dedicated Physical and Mental wellness programs to support your holistic health.
• Financial & Educational Support: Assistance with Tuition and Student Loan repayment, demonstrating our investment in your continued growth and education.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid vacation and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Employee Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more resources designed to provide support when you need it most.

Discover the full spectrum of our competitive benefits package and how we support our employees at HoffmasterBenefits.com!

Important Disclaimers:

• This job description outlines the general nature and scope of responsibilities for this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
• Reasonable Accommodations Statement: Hoffmaster is committed to ensuring a fair and accessible employment experience. To successfully perform this job, individuals must be able to execute each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. We are prepared to make reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals with disabilities in performing these essential functions.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Hoffmaster is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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