Kao Corporation is a chemical and cosmetics company, developing consumer product business that targets general consumers. The Marketing Intern will assist in managing skincare and haircare brands for the IMD region, requiring strong project management skills and fluency in Spanish. Responsibilities include managing artwork processes, collaborating on marketing plans, and coordinating asset delivery.
Responsibilities
Help manage the IMD unique skincare and haircare brands artwork process from CDAP to SmartFlow and development of Spanish language packaging artwork. Work with the Innovation and Regional skincare and haircare brand teams, and the Creative team to manage the artwork projects.
Maintain communication of skincare and haircare NPDs and product changes to the appropriate contacts to ensure in-market product registrations.
Help represent IMD in appropriate process & decision-making forums and communication vehicles, i.e. Kaihatsu meetings to communicate IMD's requirements. Ensure visibility of IMD's Caribbean and LATAM regional unique brand portfolio needs
Collaborate with IMD team members, Innovation teams, and Regional partners on all aspects of the skincare and haircare brands: new product launches, packaging, advertising, PR, digital and consumer marketing/trade programs.
Help with brand marketing skincare and haircare marketing plans and marketing program executions as needed.
Manage translation process with outside agency
Coordinate asset delivery to distributor or Creative/PR agency partners
Help manage the LATAM Caribbean SharePoint site. Manage platform access change requests.
Create and upload marketing materials and brand updates to ensure the distributors and agencies have the most current product information.
Help prepare annual brand decks for IMD Distributor Conference, Beauty Advisor Guides, and Product Reference Guides for Sales
Help maintain New Item/Soft Convert/Discontinue tracker spreadsheet for IMD team
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree required
Experience in consumer packaged goods environment
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
Spanish language, professional working proficiency required (reading and writing)
Experience with Data systems, Excel (can perform complex functions), PowerPoint, Adobe
Demonstrated leader with strong interpersonal skills that excels in hands-on team environment with a lot of collaboration
Ability to manage time, multiple projects, and prioritize effectively is critical
International business travel may be required
Preferred
Benefits
Kao Corporation is a chemical and cosmetics company, developing consumer product business that targets general consumers.
