About the position
Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life. Product Manager Interns will develop real world experience in a fast paced and dynamic work environment. Each intern will be aligned with an expert Product Manager who will provide challenging assignments that are driven from key business needs. You will work hands-on together on a wide range of projects including market research, historical sales analysis, long range product planning, creation of reports and presentations, and the development of brochures and other selling tools. Internships can begin as early as spring semester (part-time hours) and they would extend through the summer (full-time hours). Top interns will be strong candidates for full time employment opportunities upon completion of their degree programs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct secondary market research on products, applications, and markets
- Analyze the competitive landscape
- Help analyze and develop market segmentation strategies
- Assist with voice of customer efforts
- Review relevant industry publications and report on current topics and important trends
- Perform historical sales analysis to identify issues and potential opportunities
- Help develop training materials for use with distribution and sales teams that highlight core product strengths and differentiated end user benefits
- Participate in the design and development process for new products
- Support new product launch initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Sophomore or Junior pursuing a degree in Marketing or Business from an accredited university
- Minimum GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale desired
Nice-to-haves
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient Microsoft Office usage skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently on assigned projects
- Mechanical aptitude and the desire to work hands-on at times
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Stock purchase plan
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
