Responsibilities

• Identify and capture customer problems and opportunities. Leverage those to develop short-term and long-term new product development strategies and innovative solutions that respond to customer needs, competitive offerings, and changes in market and business priorities.
• Develop segment and business reviews; work closely with stakeholders to ensure broad alignment of strategies and execution plans.
• Support sales growth, retention and profitability through strategic planning and execution of marketing programs.
• Lead new product launches including target customer selection, value proposition development, and pricing.
• Support marketing strategy including creating and implementing strategies and plans for products and programs. This includes on-going market research, program development and positioning, pricing strategies and budgeting / forecasting.
• Collaborate with other departments to produce world-class marketing collateral materials and manage the development of marketing and sales aid/promotional materials to effectively promote and sell our products.
• Position Details: 11-week paid internship program
• Marketing positions located in St. Paul, MN, Naperville, IL, & Houston, TX
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Opportunity for a hybrid work environment, balancing in office days with working remotely

Requirements

• Pursuing an MBA degree in Marketing with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028
• Two years of professional experience pre-MBA

Preferred

• Leadership and influencing skills with the ability to drive self, influence others and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Project management skills with strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate in diverse, cross-functional teams and environment.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong communication, organization and presentation skills

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.