About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience within the marketing team at Russell Stover Chocolates. You will support brand-building initiatives and work on projects that contribute to the company's marketing goals. This is a full-time, paid position for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Perform business analysis to strengthen integrated marketing programs.
- Initiate and analyze market research to improve marketing efforts.
- Coordinate package and product improvements.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic business-building projects.
- Create marketing plans that contribute to brand volume and profit.
- Participate in developing advertising copy, media plans, and integrated marketing campaigns.
- Attend regular check-ins with your manager, professional development workshops, and networking events.
- Deliver a final presentation on your project outcomes and learnings.
- If visiting manufacturing plants, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and FSQA training, report food safety hazards, and contribute to the company's food safety culture.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn.
- Preferred: Experience or interest in consumer packaged goods or manufacturing, project management skills, and a solution-driven mindset.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Russell Stover Chocolates
Russell Stover Chocolates produces boxed chocolates under the Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Pangburn's brands. The company operates out of Kansas City, Missouri, and maintains a history dating back to 1923. It manufactures roughly 100 million pounds of candy annually for sale in retail stores and wholesale accounts. Since 2014, the firm has functioned as a subsidiary of Lindt and Sprungli.
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