Marketing Intern

Summary

Barkera® is a company focused on the pet care industry, seeking a Marketing Intern to assist in various marketing strategies and brand recognition efforts. The role involves researching consumer trends, preparing marketing proposals, and managing social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in researching, developing, and presenting strategies, developing brand recognition and promotional efforts
• Developing tools and methods for collecting data such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires
• Collecting and analyzing data to identify consumer trends
• Researching consumer opinions and marketing strategies and proposing adjustments to current strategies accordingly
• Creating graphic representations of data and translating complex research into easily readable content for stakeholders and other departments
• Preparing marketing proposals and presentations based on company needs
• Measuring consumer satisfaction with products or services
• Monitoring and managing the company’s social media platforms, adjusting outreach tactics as needed

Skills

• Strong desire to learn along with a professional drive
• Understanding of different marketing techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Familiarity with marketing computer software and online applications (e.g. CRM tools, Online analytics and Google Adwords, Email)
• Interest in learning various marketing platforms to produce content
• Passion for the marketing industry and its best practices
• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university
• Academic work is a priority
• Ability to manage hours and provide weekly status reports
• Required to track time and present anticipated hours available weekly
• Working environment: Home office, On Campus, and must have access to a computer with internet
• Leadership & Management Majors is a plus
• Portfolio of published articles, newscasts etc is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Strong desire to learn along with a professional drive
• Understanding of different marketing techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Familiarity with marketing computer software and online applications (e.g. CRM tools, Online analytics and Google Adwords, Email)
• Interest in learning various marketing platforms to produce content
• Passion for the marketing industry and its best practices
• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university
• Academic work is a priority
• Ability to manage hours and provide weekly status reports
• Required to track time and present anticipated hours available weekly
• Working environment: Home office, On Campus, and must have access to a computer with internet

Nice to Haves

• Leadership & Management Majors is a plus
• Portfolio of published articles, newscasts etc is a plus

Benefits

• 3 credits for class/university credit - if desired
• Being able to promote your knowledge and expertise focused on North America - World Wide Start-up
• Impact Pet owners and their fellow companions in a positive environment
• Access to heavily discounted products and services during your time of service
• Obtain exclusive access to discounted travel including Flights, Car Rentals, and Hotels World-Wide with private bookings up to 65% less than public rates.
• Valuable transferable skills - Work closely with our leadership team and other industry-leading experts
• Obtain Start-up business experience from bootstrapping to enterprise-based decisions
• Gain hands-on experience in specific projects, initiatives, and tasks
• Take part in teachings that include knowledge/business collaboration from various experts in the community and on the Barkera Team
• The position may offer other benefits such as networking opportunities, professional references
• Access to a comprehensive Business and Personal mentorship program designed to support students in their professional and personal development journey.
• Eligibility to join the esteemed Barkera Alumni Group, comprised of dedicated individuals committed to enhancing the pet industry and assisting pet owners in need.