Marketing Intern - Summer 2025 - Schwan's Company

MARKETING 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. Its 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. To learn more about Schwan’s, visit www.schwanscompany.com . Your Internship Experience: + 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. Your Impact: + Comprehensive Skill Development: Immerse yourself in Schwan’s and industry practices, honing essential skills in organization, project management, marketing strategies, analytics, and effective presentation techniques. + Strategic Marketing Research: Lead research initiatives focused on marketing effectiveness, consumer behavior, and competitive analysis, providing key insights that drive brand success. + Project Leadership: Take ownership of a marketing project, guiding it from conception to completion while meeting ambitious goals and deadlines. + Collaboration: Build and nurture strong cross-functional relationships, collaborating with various teams to innovate and execute successful marketing initiatives. + Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of market data to identify emerging trends and opportunities, making recommendations to enhance overall marketing strategies. + Creative Input: Play an active role in developing marketing materials and campaigns, ensuring they resonate with target audiences and align with brand objectives. + Customer Engagement: Engage with customers to gather valuable feedback and insights, helping to shape future marketing strategies and improve customer satisfaction. What You Bring: + Education: Current enrollment in a bachelor’s Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or related program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026. GPA of 3.0+ preferred. + Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: + Be a confident go-getter with a proactive, driven mindset that sets you apart. + Excel in all forms of communication—whether you're speaking, writing, or connecting on a personal level. + Quickly build trust and forge honest, high-integrity relationships that last. + Captivate diverse audiences with your ability to present information clearly and effectively in any group setting. + Master your schedule with exceptional time management and organizational skills, ensuring you never miss a critical deadline. + Navigate Microsoft Office like a pro, with standout skills in PowerPoint and Excel. + Comfortable with numbers and financial analytics – margins, pricing, etc. + Stay composed and effective, even in the face of ambiguity and uncertainty.