Marketing Intern

Work is Sweet!

'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See’s Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See’s Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.

See’s is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.

Job Description Summary:

See’s Candies is looking for an enthusiastic Marketing Intern to effectively support the email and promotions team under the supervision of a Marketing Manager. As the Marketing Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to real marketing strategies and campaigns, conduct research, produce customer-facing content, develop marketing collateral, and gain an excellent baseline of knowledge in the following Marketing channels: Email, SMS, and Retail/Mall Marketing

You will work in the South San Francisco office four days a week (Monday-Thursday) and virtually on Fridays. Start and end date are flexible based on university schedule.

Our ideal internship candidates are self-motivated, ambitious, and detail oriented.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $27- $30 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:

Email & SMS

• Contribute to email and SMS strategy, campaign ideas, and evergreen content
• Write email briefs and present to email agency on weekly calls
• Review email creative/copy for accuracy, brand consistency, and product inventory
• Set-up and deploy SMS campaigns, and report results
• Assist in updating marketing calendar with email content and results 
• Conduct market research on competitor email strategy
• Gain foundational knowledge of Google Analytics and assist in weekly reporting

Retail/Mall Marketing 

• Work with mall marketing partners on local opportunities for our retail shops
• Manage and audit our internal tool- Master Mall Marketing tracker 
• Update Marketing Flow Calendar with Mall Marketing mentions and inclusion

Performs special and ad hoc projects as assigned by management.

Protects and manages the See’s Brand at all times.

All See’s staff must be committed to the company’s core principles and workplace values, including a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Core Capabilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with major social media platforms
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive

Education & Experience Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Familiar with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel  

Preferred:

• Past internships in Marketing
• Portfolio of past projects/campaigns worked on

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Valuable hands-on experience
• Opportunity to participate in company meetings and grow professional network

See's is an EOE
See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).