About the role#
This MBA Marketing Internship provides immersive experience within Graco’s Category Marketing team. You will lead a high-impact strategic project for an assigned customer segment, working under the mentorship of the Director of Category Marketing. This role is designed for candidates seeking a career in category marketing, product marketing, strategic marketing, or general management. The program concludes with a final presentation of your strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
What you'll do#
- Lead a strategic project focused on a real business opportunity or challenge.
- Define project scope, conduct analysis, and develop recommendations in collaboration with a Category Marketing leader.
- Apply market research, customer insights, and business strategy concepts to address business questions.
- Conduct market, customer, and competitive research to identify industry trends.
- Analyze Voice of Customer feedback and other data sources to uncover key opportunities.
- Collaborate across product management, sales, channel marketing, and corporate marketing teams.
- Coordinate with internal subject matter experts to validate research findings.
- Build skills in strategic thinking, business analysis, and executive communication.
- Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and business discussions.
- Receive coaching and mentorship from marketing leaders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an MBA program with an expected graduation date within 12 to 18 months of the internship.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize research into clear recommendations.
- Experience working in multi-functional or global team settings.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including comfort presenting to senior leadership.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and drive projects forward with limited day-to-day direction.
- Prior experience in marketing, business strategy, or vertical-specific market development is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Rogers, Minnesota, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position ($21.00 - $28.00 per hour).
- Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
About Graco
Graco designs and produces fluid handling equipment for a wide range of industries. Founded in 1926, the company operates in the machinery manufacturing sector. It serves customers in fields such as aerospace, automotive, and packaging. The organization is based in Minneapolis and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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