Avient Corporation is an innovator of materials solutions focused on helping customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world. The Marketing Intern will support the Corporate Marketing team through projects in marketing communications, industry marketing, digital marketing, and product management, applying technical and analytical skills to market research and competitive analysis.
Responsibilities
Complete projects across key marketing functions, including marketing communications, industry marketing, digital marketing, and product management
Develop an understanding of Avient's businesses from a financial, operational, and strategic standpoint, serving as a foundation for future marketing roles within the organization
Apply technical and analytical skills to conduct market research and competitive analysis, delivering intelligence on industry trends, customers, and competitors to support management decisions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across business units on shared initiatives
Build relationships with senior management and colleagues across the globe to contribute to Avient's future success
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently a rising senior pursuing a BA/BS degree with emphasis in Marketing, Business Administration/Development, or related fields; candidates pursuing a degree in engineering, or a dual path combining engineering with business or marketing, are also encouraged to apply
Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required
Problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, synthesize, and evaluate data from multiple sources using a range of business intelligence and reporting tools
Curiosity about customer needs and how products fit into the market, including an interest in translating technical performance into customer value
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and take initiative on assigned projects
Collaborative team player with strong project coordination and organization skills
Clear oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Preferred
Experience or interest in applied research and development, product or formulation design, or applications development and technical services (ADTS) is a plus
Relevant internship experience is preferred
Benefits
The world is changing in remarkable ways, creating both challenges and opportunities.
