Supplier Marketing Intern

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

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Position Overview:As a DigiKey Supplier Marketing Intern, you will participate in various aspects of the DigiKey Supplier Marketing department. You will work alongside team members and have the opportunity to complete a capstone project which you’ll work on throughout the internship.
The Supplier Marketing Intern will learn about Supplier Marketing and support the creation and execution of supplier marketing campaigns to grow customer count and support business goals and objectives. They will mentor and take direction from a Supplier Marketing Manager and receive firsthand experience on how to foster positive supplier relationships as well as learn about our marketing capabilities, used to gain and retain customers and drive revenue for the business and our suppliers. The role reports directly to the Manager of Supplier Marketing.
Housing: Local campus housing (private room, private bath, and shared living space) is provided for interns selecting Thief River Falls as their internship home base. We are unable to provide housing for Bloomington-based internships.
This is a hybrid or essential onsite role, which will require onsite attendance

Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day tasks and projects in the assigned department 

• Support the team in their regular duties 

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions 

• Collaborate with team members on various projects and initiatives 

• Conduct research and analysis as assigned 

• Maintain organized records of work and project files  

Capstone Project:  

• Gain practical experience in the assigned department 

• Develop a deeper understanding of DigiKey and how it operates  

• Improve business skills such communication, project management, data analysis, etc. 

• Build a professional network within the industry    

As the Supplier Marketing intern, you can expect to:

• Understand the marketing channels and tactics used to promote products and the process to develop digital marketing campaigns end-to-end

• Utilize reporting tools to gather, analyze, and incorporate data into presentations on supplier campaign performance and identify opportunities for program expansion

• Learn electronic component products and technology types

• Collaborate with cross-functional marketing and production teams

• Collaborate with Supplier Business Partners to develop presentation materials for QBRs, presentations, etc; participating in those meetings as necessary. 

• Identify gaps and areas for improvement in marketing resources for internal team training and supplier program education

• Learn how to provide detailed analysis and reporting to e-suite and management teams. 

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities 

• The best candidate for this position will be a current student or recent graduate with education in an applicable area of study and a strong interest in hands-on learning experiences  

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including average to above-average computer ability 

• Be willing to take the initiative, working independently and collaboratively 

• Demonstrating a positive, collaborative approach is important in this role 

Tools, Systems, and Software: 

• Full Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams 

• Outlook 

Physical Requirements:

• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to, keyboard, mouse, and screen 

• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body 

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is determined based on a candidate’s relevant experience and their most recently completed year of undergraduate education and/or the graduate program (Masters/PhD) they are pursuing.

• For undergraduate applicants, the base pay range is $21.00 to $23.00.
• For graduate applicants, the base pay rate is $26.00 for applicants pursuing a Masters degree and $29.00 for those pursuing a PhD.

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Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or [email protected].

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