Vision Statement:Innovating the solutions that power the world’s best entertaining and food service experiences.

Mission Statement:Perlick is a 5th generation family business that serves as an essential partner in the commercial foodservice and residential appliance industries. We put our customers first in everything we do by engaging a team of world class associates to develop, produce, and deliver premium products and customer experiences that provide a lifetime of exceptional value.

Perlick Values: Lead By Serving – others before self, Grow by Innovation – solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations, Continuous Improvement – strive to get better every day, Live the Legacy – maintain our positive reputations with the future in mind

SUMMARY:

Perlick is seeking a highly motivated Product Marketing Intern to work directly with our product management, brand, marketing communications, sales, engineering, operations, and other teams to ensure programs and product solutions meet the needs of our internal and external customers. This role will work directly with cross functional teams to understand and develop commercialization resources to ensure our products are backed by best-in-class product marketing assets.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES :

1. Analyze and coordinate product related activities as assigned to achieve company and customer goals.
2. Attend marketing meetings for product management and drive cross functional teams as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
3. Coordinate as requested in the development of new innovative products and product improvements as assigned, including market research to understand user needs and competitive product offerings and assist in deployment of omni-channel product strategy.
4. Assist Product Management and Brand teams in developing commercialization materials for new products, product improvements, and coordinating deliverables for trade shows and events.
5. Research and assist in the launch of new sales solutions as requested to meet company growth goals and further building brand equity and competitive edge.
6. Participate in development and maintenance of accurate product landscapes for each product category, including refrigeration, beverage dispensing, bar equipment, as well as future NPD, to assist Product Managers.
7. Participate in VOC and field research to understand end users' needs and expectations, current solutions & applications as they relate to the food service equipment & residential appliance landscape.
8. Other duties, projects, and learning objectives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year degree program in Marketing, business or a related field.
• Technical knowledge of hospitality and food service industry preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills a must.
• Strong problem solving, decision-making and analytical skills required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, collaborative team working skill, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, and Excel specifically).
• Ability to quickly react to different situations and perform efficiently in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Exhibits core cultural behaviors that reflect Perlick’s values to support our mission and vision. 
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.
• Self-Development: Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve. Accepts assignments that broaden capabilities. Learns from new experiences, from others, and from structure learning. Makes the most of available development resources.

BENEFITS:

• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with our experienced team of marketing professionals.
• Practical experience with a wide variety of product and brand management activities.
• Opportunity to attend weekly meetings and occasional networking events.
• Compensation available.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Daily work may include sitting, bending, standing, crouching, reaching, and some lifting (up to 25 lbs.).

Perlick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Perlick does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status.

Sponsorship and/or relocation are not available for this position.

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