Marketing Intern

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Kao Corporation is seeking a Brand Marketing Intern for a fixed term spring co-op in Toronto, onsite with hybrid options, January 5 to April 24, to help grow the skincare portfolio through digital and influencer marketing and product management while gaining exposure to global marketing, trade, finance and sales. You will support the Senior Brand Manager in developing and executing integrated campaigns across digital, social, influencer partnerships, PR and product sampling, coordinating cross-functional plans including launches. Ideal candidates are in their second or third year, plan to return to school, proficient in Microsoft Office and Canva, highly organized, able to multi-task under tight deadlines, and passionate about beauty and digital marketing. Tips: tailor your resume to campaigns and cross-functional teamwork, quantify outcomes, highlight Canva and Office skills, prepare STAR stories, and show genuine interest in Kao's culture of listening and opportunity.

Brand Marketing – Spring Co-Op Work Term / Internship (Fixed Term – 4 or 8 Months)

Term Start: January 5th

Term End: April 24th

About the role:

As a Brand Marketing Intern you will report to the Senior Brand Manager for Consumer Marketing, contributing to essential projects aimed at driving growth within our skin care portfolio and assist across the marketing team. You will have valuable opportunities to enhance your skills in digital and influencer marketing, product management, and direct-to-consumer strategies. You will also gain a comprehensive understanding of the organization by collaborating with different departments, including global marketing, trade marketing, finance, sales teams and agency partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Brand Manager in day-to-day business management to drive portfolio growth
• Assist in the development and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, social media, influencer partnerships, public relations, and product sampling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute annual marketing plans including support for new product launches

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a second or third year of university studies in Business, with plans to return to school full-time in Summer/Fall
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with Canva
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable with an eagerness to learn
• A genuine passion for the beauty industry and digital marketing

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.