Marketing Intern

Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment.

As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World's Most Ethical Companies since 19 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.

Brand Marketing – Fall Co-Op Work Term / Internship (Fixed Term – 4 or 8 Months)

Term Start: August 25th

Term End: December 19th

About the role:

As a Brand Marketing Intern you will report to the Senior Brand Manager for Consumer Marketing, contributing to essential projects aimed at driving growth within our skin care portfolio and assist across the marketing team. You will have valuable opportunities to enhance your skills in digital and influencer marketing, product management, and direct-to-consumer strategies. You will also gain a comprehensive understanding of the organization by collaborating with different departments, including global marketing, trade marketing, finance, sales teams and agency partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Brand Manager in day-to-day business management to drive portfolio growth
• Assist in the development and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, social media, influencer partnerships, public relations, and product sampling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute annual marketing plans including support for new product launches

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a second or third year of university studies, preferably in Business, with plans to return to school full-time in January
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with Canva
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable with an eagerness to learn
• A genuine passion for the beauty industry and digital marketing

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.

Hiring 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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