INTERNSHIP Marketing intern for Weleda cosmetics, New York

Weleda is a health and beauty product company with several offices worldwide.
For more information please visit: http://usa.weleda.com/

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Marketing Intern helps execute and manage all aspects of marketing support, and helps to ensure the timely implementation of all product launches and ongoing programs.
The Marketing Intern will work closely with the Assistant Marketing Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Assistant Marketing Manager to initiate, develop, and execute the marketing strategy
• Create marketing presentations and in-house collateral materials that includes product manual, sell sheets, mailings, photo retouching, graphic design layout and editing.
• Prepare creative briefs for outside agencies, help coordinate timelines & execution of promotional activities
• Track topics and create outline for monthly newsletter
• Conduct competitor research and pricing analysis & provide strategic recommendations
• PR: Obtain and prepare all magazine features for use by the website and sales department
• Sales support: Prepare mailings, process and fill product requests for customers and business partners
• Participate in quarterly national Marketing and Sales Conferences with executives of Weleda and regional sales managers
• Interact with various internal departments (logistics, sales, PR) and assist in general office duties while supporting the open and constructive communicational flow in the marketing department.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Seeking an energetic self-starter who is flexible and self-motivated team-player

• All candidates must be currently enrolled in a college/university or recenltly graduated.
• Study and/or work experience in either Marketing/Communications/Advertising/Graphic Design
• Strong written and verbal communications skills -- able to express thoughts clearly, creatively and concisely
• High levels of analytical and planning skills are extremely important
• Strong organizational skills: ability to multi-task, attention-to-detail, able to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of design, video, and layout principles and basic photography skills (color correction/photo retouching)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Photoshop, InDesign and Final Cut expertise are a must have

START: ASAP
DURATION: MINIMUM 6 months (no exceptions)

Email cover letter/curriculum vitae to:
Christelle Michelet, Assistant Marketing Manager (christelle@weleda.com)