Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: WI - Franklin
Job Code: 10363


Central Specialty Pet, a division of Central Garden & Pet, is looking for qualified summer interns to join our Marketing team! Paid 10 week Summer 2024 Marketing Internship positions will reside in the Aquatics, Small Animal, Pet Bird and Wild Bird business segments at our Franklin, WI location. Our Marketing Summer Internships are designed to provide you with an outstanding learning experience and a realistic immersion of working full time at our company.

What can you expect to get out of this internship?

o You will be entrusted with challenging business projects.

o You will have the opportunity to own specific real-world projects that will have a direct impact on business results.

o You will also have the opportunity to work with passionate people and receive continuous coaching and mentoring from your manager and colleagues.

o Your will have the opportunity to work on marketing products/brands that are fun and exciting.

These are some example projects you may work on as a Summer Intern:

o Co-lead development of new product concepts.

o Evaluate brand strategy for a targeted market.

o Perform market & brand analysis to identify business opportunities.

o Support design & execution of digital marketing and /or social campaigns.

What are we looking for in you?

o Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program from an accredited college or university with an anticipated graduation date of 2024/2025.

o Prefer business or marketing focus.

o Genuine passion for marketing is required.

o Have and maintain high academic standards with your education institution.

o Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

o Demonstrate excellent team leadership capabilities.

o Possess strengths with strategic and analytical thinking.

o Show evidence of passion, self-starting capabilities, and achievements in academic or non-academic activities.

If you thrive in a fast-paced team environment and are looking to gain broad experience in various aspects of the business and marketing function, then we invite you to apply now for this exciting opportunity.

A little bit about us:

Central Specialty Pet, a division of Central Garden & Pet, includes brands like Aqueon, Zilla and Kaytee. Our Marketing teams are responsible for the vision and strategy behind our brands and own the business results. The Marketing function leads developing and implementing strategic business and marketing plans to meet overall company objectives.

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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