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ASSOCIATE MARKETING MANAGER INTERN - SUMMER 2025

Bloomington, MN

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. To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visit www.schwanscompany.com

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.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan’s Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class.