Job Description

FUNCTION

At Silly Bandz™, we strive for excellence and exceed our consumers' and partners' expectations by offering products and services consumers can trust. A marketing and sales intern will have the opportunity to build upon these values and become part of a unique, team-oriented environment that fosters innovation, idea sharing, and leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for assisting the marketing staff in managing overall business, under the direction of a marketing manager or marketing director.
• Assists in the development and execution of all marketing and product development strategies to assure completion of sales and profit objectives.
• Assists with daily activities associated with managing overall business; including analysis of retail sales, implications of consumer research, and analysis of shipping forecasts.
• Assists in gathering and analyzing data required for the development of the team's long term business plan.
• Will be solely responsible for a project designed to assist the marketing team in business growth. Project requirements include research, analyzing data, formulating recommendations, and presenting recommendations.
• Works with marketing management to prepare and present marketing plans, in addition to other internal and external presentations.
• Assists in activities relating to public relations, advertising, packaging, etc.
• Assists marketing staff as necessary.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Candidates must be pursuing or have recently completed (within the last six months) a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or other related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty adequately. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong desire and ability to serve customers and solve problems.
• Creative ability in the development of new products, promotions, and other related areas.
• Strong typing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organization and follow-up skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with tactfulness.
• Being adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong team player.

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those the individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Utilization of an office desk; sitting, reading, listening, and speaking with the ability to move intermittently throughout the day.
• Must have the ability to sit at an office desk for long periods of time within close proximity to telephone and PC.
• Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity.
• • Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Job Location
Toledo, OH, US.

Position type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Position is unpaid and for School Credit Only