Company: Hemp Synergistics, LLC

Title: Marketing Internship

Expected Hours Per Week: 30

Expected Timeframe: Start Date: August 2020

Paid Internship

Job Description:

The Marketing Intern reports to the VP of Sales, Marketing and Merchandising and is a key member responsible for assisting the Sales, Marketing and Merchandising team on daily operational tasks that include packaging, design, photography, merchandising, social media, marketing collateral and sales assistance. The Marketing Intern will be trained in the following areas: marketing, merchandising, sales, eCommerce, social media, design and photography.

A key to the success of this role will be a solid commitment to work, strong work ethic, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with key marketing functions including product photography, social media, adobe and website maintenance.
• Assist in project management
• Assist in product management
• Assist in researching potential partner opportunities
• Follow up and track with product development suppliers
• Communicate with logistics, sales & marketing and operations for product deliverables
• Deliver informative and engaging presentations that will be used in marketing and sales collateral
• Assist in social media strategy and execution
• Participating in daily communication meetings to discuss/plan production
• Collaborating and working cross functionally with all areas of the business
• Assortment planning, buying and inventory management
• Create a culture of innovative and disruptive thinking – be a thoughtful risk taker

Requirements:

• At least 2 years into a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, Merchandising, Communication, Business or related field
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions and maintain regular, punctual attendance
• High level attention to detail
• Ability to maintain detailed documentation
• Ability to assist in research methods
• Support production when needed
• Applicant must be legal to work in the United States
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, stoop, and remain on feet for 8+ hours per day
• Able to utilize ladders and stairs
• High proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in adobe photoshop and illustrator
• Proficiency in social media
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work collaboratively with all colleagues in a fast paced, friendly environment