The Role:
Reporting to the Brand Manager, the Marketing Intern will assist in the management of existing skincare and haircare brands and key projects for the IMD region (Caribbean & Latin America). Will need to have a balance of strong attention to detail, project management and adaptability. Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, lead multiple projects concurrently, and display excellent multicultural teamwork skills in a remote environment. You will need to be fluent in Spanish.
What you will do:
- Help manage the IMD unique skincare and haircare brands artwork process from CDAP to SmartFlow and development of Spanish language packaging artwork. Work with the Innovation and Regional skincare and haircare brand teams, and the Creative team to manage the artwork projects.
- Maintain communication of skincare and haircare NPDs and product changes to the appropriate contacts to ensure in-market product registrations.
- Help represent IMD in appropriate process & decision-making forums and communication vehicles, i.e. Kaihatsu meetings to communicate IMD's requirements. Ensure visibility of IMD's Caribbean and LATAM regional unique brand portfolio needs
- Collaborate with IMD team members, Innovation teams, and Regional partners on all aspects of the skincare and haircare brands: new product launches, packaging, advertising, PR, digital and consumer marketing/trade programs.
- Help with brand marketing skincare and haircare marketing plans and marketing program executions as needed.
- Manage translation process with outside agency
- Coordinate asset delivery to distributor or Creative/PR agency partners
- Help manage the LATAM Caribbean SharePoint site. Manage platform access change requests.
- Create and upload marketing materials and brand updates to ensure the distributors and agencies have the most current product information.
- Help prepare annual brand decks for IMD Distributor Conference, Beauty Advisor Guides, and Product Reference Guides for Sales
- Help maintain New Item/Soft Convert/Discontinue tracker spreadsheet for IMD team
What you will need:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree required
- Experience in consumer packaged goods environment.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Spanish language, professional working proficiency required (reading and writing,)
- Experience with Data systems, Excel (can perform complex functions) , PowerPoint, Adobe
- Demonstrated leader with strong interpersonal skills that excels in hands-on team environment with a lot of collaboration
- Ability to manage time, multiple projects, and prioritize effectively is critical
- International business travel may be required
A reasonable pay range for this role 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.
Hire 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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What We Do
Ever since the company's founding in 1887, Kao has strived to deliver value to the life of people everywhere in the world. Today, we are a leading manufacturer in the fields of hygiene, beauty and health, while our chemical business contributes to the development of diverse industries. With more than 33,000 employees, our mission is to enrich the lives of people globally and contribute to the sustainability of the world.
In the regions of Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), we focus on our Beauty Care business with premium brands in three business sectors: Consumer, Salon and Cosmetics.
Our Business Sector represents skin and hair care brands that are recognized worldwide for their innovation and quality, such as Jergens, Curél, Bioré, Guhl, and John Frieda.
Our Salon Business Sector is committed to unleashing the creativity of stylists around the globe. With our industry leading brands Goldwell, KMS and Oribe, stylists have everything in their hands to create beautiful show-stopping hair representative of the individuality of their clients.
Our London-based boutique brand, Molton Brown, offers luxury beauty products found only in our exclusive Molton Brown stores, high-end department stores and travel retail, as well as five-star hotels around the world.
All three business sectors are driven by the same values and beliefs: Creating high-quality products and constantly striving for the best is what is at the heart of everything we do.
This is why we understand that our people are one of our core assets, and we strive for a working environment that allows team members to flourish and grow. Join us, and you will have opportunity to help us make life beautiful
