Marketing Intern (Canada)

Marketing Intern (Canada)

Ready to join Ardent Mills? Ardent Mills is committed to transforming how the world is nourished.

As the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, we cultivate the future of plant-based solutions to help our customers and communities thrive. We operate in more than 40 locations throughout Canada, United States and Puerto Rico that specialize in flour, quinoa, pulses, and organic and gluten-free products that drive emerging nutrition and innovation across plant-based ingredients. Our holistic portfolio empowers us to meet the complex needs of customers today while focusing on the growing needs of tomorrow’s consumer.

We have deep roots in our communities, employing more than 100 certified millers, supporting thousands of local jobs, and contributing billions of dollars to local economies.

The role:

As a Marketing Intern, you will have the opportunity to assist Canadian business leaders in creating long-term company value by developing and executing marketing objectives, goals, and strategies. Typical project work is centered on data analysis, creative development and overall support of product, channel, and performance marketing goals. Additionally, this role will work cross-functionally to support growth opportunities and long-term strategies. A successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• The ability to deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day
• The willingness to serve others with understanding, respect, and care
• The ability to operate with simplicity, clarity, and transparency
• The willingness to effectively deal with and drive change
• The ability to organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting and/or exceeding deadlines
• The ability to learn and apply new technology, with the willingness to share knowledge with others
• Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed while also having the ability to work in collaborative environments. 

You will be expected to conduct all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

Key Accountabilities:

Areas of exposure may include, but are not limited to:

• Support a strategic project using data analysis and provide a synthesized recommendation to broader Ardent Mills team. For example, manage a new product launch through our New Product Stage Gate (NPSG) process.
• Assisting with tactical activities associated with overarching integrated marketing strategies and brand management such as Salesforce email marketing campaigns and content strategy.
• Collaborating with Canadian marketing team in new product launches.
• Conducting competitive market reviews
• Identifying and implementing areas to improve customer experience.
• Assist in optimizing customer marketing programs.
• Data Analysis: supporting the marketing team in the analysis and evaluation of marketing efforts to fully understand effectiveness and opportunity to improve.
• Creative Development: assisting in the execution of the marketing strategy by developing content, reviewing materials and execution of projects.
• Interacting and collaborating with other Ardent Mills functions to gain a broader understanding of the Ardent Mills business structure and how Marketing plays a role.

You will participate in our Flourish Intern Program. Flourish is Ardent Mills’ summer Intern Program, structured and designed to provide team members with a foundational understanding of how to live Ardent Mills' vision and values while gaining firsthand experience in the industry and providing value to the organization through specialized projects. Interns will be immersed in the day-to-day business activity while partnering directly with leaders across the organization in a group project experience. Interns will also work on individual projects, assigned based on organizational need and intern past experiences. A variety of social and business-related activities are also available for further interaction and networking amongst peers and leaders.

Education, Experience, Skills:

Other considerations:

• Majoring in Commerce, Business, or Marketing; having completed 3rd year.
• Strong computer skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Organization/Time Management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• A willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• High attention to detail and results driven
• Ability to innovate and challenge the status quo

Location:

Remote ON

Address:

139 Remote, Brantford ON, N3T 0J1

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type:

Full time

Additional Information:

EEO Commitment:

Ardent Mills is an equal opportunity employer.

Ardent Mills est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances.