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.
The Graco Intern Program offers more than just work experience—it’s a chance to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll take on projects that matter to the business, contribute to initiatives that drive progress, and develop skills that prepare you for what’s ahead. Throughout the program, you’ll expand your industry knowledge, collaborate with professionals who are passionate about doing things the right way, and experience a culture that thrives on new ideas and continual growth. You’ll also take part in events designed to support both your learning and personal development. The program concludes with a final presentation where you’ll showcase your achievements and the difference you’ve made.
CED Product Marketing Intern
Job Purpose:
Responsible for supporting the Contractor Equipment Division’s Worldwide Product Marketing team members as they develop strategies for long term product line growth.
Product Marketing 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.
Graco is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of highly-engineered systems for numerous industrial and commercial applications. This position will support our Contractor Equipment Division (CED) in Rogers, MN. At CED our product line meets the needs of painting and general contractors, and includes airless, air and gas-powered sprayers, line stripers, pressure washers, and roofing equipment ( http://bit.ly/1zMGRDu ).
Essential Duties:
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
Position Requirements:
Sophomore or Junior pursuing a degree in Marketing or Business from an accredited university
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
Minimum GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale desired
LED Marketing intern
Job Purpose:
The Graco Lubrication Equipment Division (LED) Marketing Intern will participate in the development, coordination, and promotion of marketing content, promotional activities and product launches to drive awareness of Graco products and help achieve divisional goals. As a member of the marketing team, the…