Associate Marketing Manager - Intern

Schwan’s Company

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more.

https://www.schwanscompany.com/


Position Details

Associate Marketing Manager - Intern
Job
Full-time
1/2/2025
Twin Cities Metro
Bloomington, MN

About the Program:

  • Dynamic 12-Week Internship (May 19 – August 8, 2025): Dive into a hands-on experience with real-world projects that align with your studies and make a real impact. 
  • Take Charge of Strategic Projects: Own exciting, high-stakes initiatives with direct relevance to your coursework and gain invaluable experience that goes beyond the classroom. 
  • Exclusive Access to Leadership: Engage with company executives and senior leaders through frequent interactions that offer unique insights and career inspiration. 
  • A Culture of Care: Join a company that prioritizes your health, safety, and well-being, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. 
  • Guidance from Industry Experts: Receive guidance from skilled, genuine, and good-natured team members who are invested in your success. 
  • Pathway to a Thriving Career: Build your future with a leading food company where internships often pave the way to full-time roles after graduation.

AMM Intern Potential Business Units:

  • Consumer Brands: Portfolio of leading brands with #1 share position in Pizza, Asian, and Pies while building the next generation of iconic food brands and delivering solutions for our consumers. 
  • Food Service: #1 in Pizza and Asian food categories in the U.S. with strong B2B brands and key top restaurant and C-store brand partners. 
  • Enterprise Marketing: Develops and executes long-range innovation platforms to fuel the company’s continued growth.

Your Impact:

  • Collaboration and Customer Engagement – Partner with sales teams and customers to assess the impact of new products and promotional efforts, continuously improving strategies based on direct feedback and emerging market needs.
  • Market Research and Trend Monitoring – Conduct thorough analysis of market trends, customer preferences, and purchasing behavior, leveraging research to shape targeted marketing campaigns and inform product innovation.
  • Competitive Analysis and Strategic Recommendations – Assess competitors' strategies and market positioning, using insights to make informed recommendations that enhance internal marketing approaches and drive impactful results.
  • Project Management and Execution – Lead marketing projects from concept to completion, ensuring that all deliverables are met on time and within scope, while aligning with broader marketing objectives and company goals.
  • Brand/Product Management – Manage the day-to-day operations of specific brands or product lines, including overseeing sales forecasts, demand planning, budgeting, and profitability, ensuring the brand’s market success.
  • Marketing Campaign Development – Assist in developing comprehensive marketing campaigns informed by deep insights from consumer behavior, market research, and competitive intelligence, tailored to target audience preferences.

What You Bring:

Education:

  • Current enrollment in Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026.
  • GPA of 3.0+ preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Strategic Marketing Expertise: Strong grasp of marketing frameworks and the ability to translate them into actionable plans. 
  • Data-Driven Insights: Proficiency in analyzing business data and synthesizing it into strategic recommendations. 
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Willing to lead teams through complex projects, driving collaboration and results. 
  • Consumer-Centric Approach: A relentless focus on growth with a consumer-first mindset.
  • Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across all levels. 
  • Project Management & Analytical Skills: Top-notch project management abilities, attention to detail, and strong analytical acumen.


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