Marketing Intern

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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PURPOSE:

This short-term internship offers hands-on exposure to marketing and sales within a dynamic, consumer-focused organization. The intern will actively support brand, marketing, and go-to-market initiatives while gaining insight into the end-to-end business, including operations, agency collaboration, and retail execution. The role is designed to provide practical experience, build commercial acumen, and encourage fresh, youth-oriented thinking to support team objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:

• Support brand development initiatives, including marketing innovation and communication strategies
• Assist with consumer research and insights to identify needs and inform decision-making
• Partner with Sales on go-to-market strategies and retailer-facing initiatives
• Gain exposure to factory operations to understand production processes and operational impact
• Collaborate with external agencies on marketing execution and creative development
• Contribute to shopper marketing, social media, and communication efforts
• Bring a fresh, youth-focused perspective to enhance relevance and engagement
• Monitor category trends and competitor activity and share insights with the team
• Translate learnings into actionable recommendations that support business goals

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn the full scope of the business
• Strong interest in marketing, sales, branding, or consumer behavior
• Analytical mindset with the ability to connect data to insights
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Willingness to contribute ideas and take initiative
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain order in a dynamic environment
• Clear verbal and written communication for interacting with staff, vendors, and leadership

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, a related field

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Base starting rate ranges from $20 to $25/hr. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to competitive base pay, this role includes a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.