Overview:
The Trade Marketing Intern supports the Trade Marketing Team executing trade activations across CB Foods customers. The role enhances in-store execution and customer engagement. It supports all sales strategies, especially for the Pork Store & More, while working closely with the Brand Team, Commercial Marketing Manager, and Retail Channel Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in executing trade and brand activations across retail, wholesale, and food service channels.
- Support merchandising, promotional activities, and customer events.
- Manage vendors and execution agencies for activations.
- Conduct competitor research and support trade audits.
- Track and analyze activation performance and customer feedback.
- Provide marketing support for the Pork Store & More, including store promotions and seasonal campaigns.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- A BSc. in Marketing, Sales, Business Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Working knowledge of in-store marketing, customer engagement strategies, and trade campaign execution.
- Hands-on experience with event coordination, vendor management, and customer-facing activations.
- Familiarity with trade research, audits, and reporting tools to support data-driven decisions.
- Solid grasp of digital marketing concepts and their application in trade settings.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills for planning, budgeting, and campaign evaluation.
Core Competencies:
- Exposure to and understanding of retail and wholesale trade environments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Detail-oriented with an eye for on-brand visual merchandising and creative execution.
- Innovative, resourceful, and able to problem-solve on the go.
- Commercially savvy and customer-focused with a strong execution mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.
Internship will be for 6 months.