Channel Marketing Strategy Intern

Job Description:

Cambria’s internship program is a 12 week experience that successfully exposes interns to business need projects, professional development, assigned mentors and Cambria leaders. We help students identify their career interests and participate in two-way learning opportunities to develop their professional skill sets.

Prepare to immerse yourself in a paid full-time, summer internship program that strives to provide cross-disciplinary work experiences. In the end, you will leave feeling accomplished, valuable and having made a difference.

The Marketing department is looking for a Channel Marketing Strategy Intern to join their team in Eden Prairie, MN!

Position Summary:

As a Channel Marketing Strategy Intern, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our marketing team in developing and executing strategic initiatives to enhance our channel marketing efforts. This hands-on role gives you practical experience in business-to-business marketing by helping create and support marketing efforts to our business partners. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall business objectives while gaining insight into the intricacies of the quartz manufacturing industry.

This position reports to the Director of Channel Marketing and partners with this person to ensure the work stays aligned to the creative vision, tone and stays on strategy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete and present a capstone project related to department business needs. This will include research, analysis, and presenting the overall findings and suggestions to peers and Cambria Leaders.
• Market Research: Conduct comprehensive research to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, and market opportunities within the quartz industry and distribution channels.
• Channel Analysis: Analyze the effectiveness of current channel marketing strategies and identify areas for improvement to optimize channel performance.
• Strategy Development: Assist in the development of channel marketing strategies aimed at enhancing brand visibility, driving sales, and expanding market share.
• Content Creation: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop engaging content tailored to specific distribution channels, including but not limited to product guides, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Campaign Support: Support the execution of marketing campaigns targeted towards distribution channels, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with marketing objectives.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and analyze key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of channel marketing initiatives and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, product management, and other internal teams to ensure alignment of channel marketing strategies with overall business goals.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support as needed, including organizing meetings, maintaining documentation, contributing to presentations, and assisting with ad-hoc projects.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable conclusions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets & Google Slides
• Passion for marketing and a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience or coursework in marketing strategy, market research, or channel management is a plus.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to empathize with clients and team members
• Public speaking skills
• Exceptional planning and organization skills
• Time-management skills
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor's program in Marketing or a related program. Expected graduation date of 2026, 2027, and 2028.

Experience: Some experience in a related field preferred.

Systems: Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suites.

Additional Requirements:

Managerial Responsibilities: No

Travel Requirements: Limited travel locally (Eden Prairie, Belle Plaine and Le Sueur)

Physical Requirements: In-office position requiring telephone and computer use. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds for displays, samples and other marketing materials

Program Dates: May 18, 2025 - August 7, 2025; M-F; 40 hour work week

To ensure you don't miss this opportunity, it's recommended to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until February 15, 2026, dependent on application volume, or until the position is filled.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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