Internship – Trade Marketing
Internship Akzo Nobel in Manufacturing ShortlistJob Detail
Job Description
The purpose of this job is to support in planning, executing, and evaluating in-store and offtake marketing initiatives developed in line with the strategic framework of the BU, targeted at driving offtake from stores to help the distributors/ organization sell out/ in. This role offers hands-on exposure to retail offtake campaign activations, promotions planning, point-of-sales-materials (POSM) deployment, sales engagement and market insights. The intern will collaborate closely with the cross-functional teams include Marketing, Sales, other support functions and external vendors to ensure delivery of the SMART KPI’s.
· Assist in the planning and rollout of trade promotions and in‑store campaigns.
· Coordinate the production, distribution, and tracking of POSM (banners, posters, etc.) and ensure timely delivery at retail outlets.
· Assist in budget tracking, quotation comparisons, and procurement processes.
· Support any ad-hoc trade marketing projects or events.
· Assist in compiling reports on campaign performance, customer feedback, and sales data to evaluate success and identify areas for improvement.
· Assist in compiling reports on campaign performance, customer feedback, and sales data to evaluate success and identify areas for improvement
· Prepare dashboards and summaries highlighting performance trends and insights.
· Monitor and consolidate competitors’ activities on in-store and offtake as part of monthly Competitive Intelligence reporting.
· Work with cross functional teams on activation requirements, products, and promotional mechanics.
· Liaise with agencies/vendors for campaign materials, artwork development (as per brand guidelines) and production timelines.
Support internal communication on campaign updates and activation schedules.
Job Requirement
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Marketing, Business or related course
• Strong interest in retail and channel marketing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Self-starter, detail-oriented and ability to multi-task effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal communication skills) and strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Strong business sense & strategic thinking with customer-oriented mindset.
• Duration of Internship: 6 months preferably (minimum 4 months)
