Email Marketing Summer Intern at See's Candies

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'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.
See's is a leader in the confectionary industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service.

Job Description Summary:

Work is Sweet! 'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies, but a commitment to our customers. Founded in 1921, See’s Candies has been crafting the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service for over 100 years. As a leader in the confectionary industry, See’s has over 250 retail shops across the USA. At See’s Candies the key ingredient to our success is the dedication of our employees. It’s thanks to their passion and commitment that we remain a customer favorite, maintaining quality and integrity in all aspects of our business.

Job Description:

See’s Candies is looking for an enthusiastic Marketing Intern to effectively support the email and promotions team under the supervision of a Marketing Manager. As the Marketing Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to real marketing strategies and campaigns, conduct research, produce customer-facing content, develop marketing collateral, and gain an excellent baseline of knowledge in the following Marketing channels: Email, SMS, and Retail/Mall Marketing

This will be a ten week-long internship. You will work in the South San Francisco office four days a week (Monday-Thursday) and virtually on Fridays. The pay for this position is $20 per hour. The duration of the internship is dependent on the participant’s academic schedule, with flexible start and end dates aligned with their university schedule.

Our ideal internship candidates are self-motivated, ambitious, and detail oriented.

Position Responsibilities:

Email & SMS

• Contribute to email and SMS strategy, campaign ideas, and evergreen content
• Write email briefs and present to email agency on weekly calls
• Review email creative/copy for accuracy, brand consistency, and product inventory
• Set-up and deploy SMS campaigns, and report results
• Assist in updating marketing calendar with email content and results 
• Conduct market research on competitor email strategy
• Gain foundational knowledge of Google Analytics and assist in weekly reporting

Retail/Mall Marketing 

• Work with mall marketing partners on local opportunities for our retail shops
• Manage and audit our internal tool- Master Mall Marketing tracker 
• Update Master Planning Calendar with Mall Marketing mentions and inclusion

Miscellaneous

• Performs special and ad hoc projects as assigned by management.
• Protects and manages the See’s Brand at all times.

All See’s staff must be committed to the company’s core principles and workplace values, including a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Core Capabilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with major social media platforms
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive

Education & Experience Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Familiar with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel  

Preferred:

• Past internships in Marketing
• Portfolio of past projects/campaigns worked on

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Valuable hands-on experience
• Opportunity to participate in company meetings and grow professional network

See's is an EOE. See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).
 

See's is an EOE
See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).