Trade Marketing Internship (Louisville, KY Onsite)

Our Company:

Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. E-commerce becomes the laboratory for consumer feedback and serves as a data pool for future retail endeavors. Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and more through ecommerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the World’s most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, Prime Energy, and 3D Energy only to include more in the coming years. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the World’s most noted consumer product brand companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand’s goal is to be the go-to ‘Better for You Brand’ for everything from nutritional supplements, energy drinks, snacks and much more.

The Role:

Trade Marketing is the link between marketing and sales. In this role you will create strategies and implement activities to promote and sell products within the distribution and retail channels. Trade Marketing supports the sales function with point-of-sale materials, programming, selling resources, brand standards, and strategic projects that drive sales efficiency and brand growth.

The Trade Marketing Intern is responsible for coordinating and managing various aspects of Trade Marketing projects within the Sales organization.  This role involves coordination, communication, and organization to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Coordination: 

·      Assist with development and management of key project plans, timelines, and schedules.  Define project goals and objectives.

·      Coordinate tasks and communication among project members & stakeholders. Maintain accurate documentation including project plans, status reports, and meeting notes.

Trade Development:

·      Gain an understanding of the beverage categories Congo operates within and identify opportunities at retail to improve and expand.

·      Develop key local accounts in conjunction with the field sales team to support brand growth and execute programming.

Key Skills and Experience Preferred:

·      Communication & Organization: Facilitate communication among team members, stakeholders, and other relevant parties. Provide regular updates on project progress, milestones, and any issues that may arise.

·      Adaptability: ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment, adjusting strategies as needed based on internal and external feedback.

·      Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in project tracking, internal and external facing resources, and adherence to brand standards in store.

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint required. Monday.com experience preferred.

·      Majoring in Sales, Marketing, and/or Business Administration preferred.

KPIs:

·      Project Tracking

·      Program Execution

·      Trade Development Account Performance

Congo Brands, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.

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Requirements

Our Company:

Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. E-commerce becomes the laboratory for consumer feedback and serves as a data pool for future retail endeavors. Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and more through ecommerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the World’s most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, Prime Energy, and 3D Energy only to include more in the coming years. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the World’s most noted consumer product brand companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand’s goal is to be the go-to ‘Better for You Brand’ for everything from nutritional supplements, energy drinks, snacks and much more.

The Role: 

Trade Marketing is the link between marketing and sales. In this role you will create strategies and implement activities to promote and sell products within the distribution and retail channels. Trade Marketing supports the sales function with point-of-sale materials, programming, selling resources, brand standards, and strategic projects that drive sales efficiency and brand growth.

The Trade Marketing Intern is responsible for coordinating and managing various aspects of Trade Marketing projects within the Sales organization.  This role involves coordination, communication, and organization to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Coordination: 

• Assist with development and management of key project plans, timelines, and schedules.  Define project goals and objectives.
• Coordinate tasks and communication among project members & stakeholders. Maintain accurate documentation including project plans, status reports, and meeting notes.
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Trade Development:

• Gain an understanding of the beverage categories Congo operates within and identify opportunities at retail to improve and expand.
• Develop key local accounts in conjunction with the field sales team to support brand growth and execute programming.

Key Skills and Experience Preferred:

• Communication & Organization: Facilitate communication among team members, stakeholders, and other relevant parties. Provide regular updates on project progress, milestones, and any issues that may arise.
•  Adaptability: ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment, adjusting strategies as needed based on internal and external feedback.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in project tracking, internal and external facing resources, and adherence to brand standards in store.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint required. Monday.com experience preferred.
• Majoring in Sales, Marketing, and/or Business Administration preferred.

KPIs:

• Project Tracking
• Program Execution
• Trade Development Account Performance

Congo Brands, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.

#PRIME