Trade Marketing Intern

Colombina is a global food company that captivates consumers with flavor and innovation. We have more than 90 years of experience offering products under an extensive and transparent management approach. Colombina's top-notch team brings you a wide assortment of food - incomparable flavors that inspire! Today, the company has 7 production plants that produce food in 20 different categories and distributes to over 70 countries around the world. 

Our Trade Marketing Internship Program combines knowledge and hands-on experience in our Marketing department, Sales and Accounting department. Through regular communication with our Colombian colleagues located in our HQ, this program offers international business exposure in a professional and friendly environment. 

The intern’s responsibilities consist of: 

• Developing mockups and coordinating new samples (mockups assembly and shipments). 

• Support our sales team with activities such as ordering of materials and sending materials through couriers. 

• Maintain an inventory management system for samples and pop material room.

 • Develop a systematic price check information (competitor & our brands) to maintain an updated database. 

• Maintain the marketing documents in the company SharePoint site with up-to-date information published. 

• Collaborating with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and communications. 

• Create data and market analysis report for sales department. 

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Trade Marketing Department. 

• Support the AMP control by processing monthly payments. 

• Keep track of demos in different retail stores updating the demos report and prepare power point presentations of the demos.

Requirements: 

• Pursing a degree in one or more of the following fields: Marketing, Business/International business, Logistics, Finance and or related fields 

• Must be bilingual, written, and verbal communication in both English and Spanish. 

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. 

• Performs a variety of tasks, problem solving and critical thinking skills. 

• Must be organized and efficient. 

• Be able to multitask and have the availability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and ability to navigate the web. 

Learning Outcomes: 

The intern will be mentored by our Marketing Executives, professionals with expertise and educational and/or professional background in the field of the experience. 

• Perform in an international business environment, developing multicultural knowledge and global mindset. 

• Participate in continuous improvement projects leading to increased operational efficiency. The student will have a better understanding on day-to-day business operations. 

• Apply the knowledge gained in the classroom to practical real-life situations integrating theory and practice. 

• Develop work habits and attitudes necessary for job success. 

• Develop communication, interpersonal and other critical skills. 

• Acquire employment contacts leading to a possible full-time job following graduation from college. 

• The skills and knowledge learned will be transferable to other employment settings.