Strategic Marketing Intern (MBA level)
Hexion
- Columbus, OH
- Training
- Full-time
- Ensure all activities are conducted in a safe manner, at all times, and in compliance with the Hexion corporate HS&E policies and procedures.
- Responsible for developing an in-depth knowledge of existing and new industries, customer products, and processes.
- Identify growth opportunities for Hexion by working directly with existing and new customers, and internal commercial and technical leaders as the emergence of advanced technologies is realized.
- Lead one or more growth projects/programs using the appropriate tools and resources, developing team charters, managing the stage gate review process, putting together project plans and communicating process to business stakeholders.
- Responsible for market research to support internal and external Discovery (i.e., growth opportunity ideas - market segmentation, overall market trend analysis, technology trends, competitive analysis)
- Provide business development support as needed for ongoing projects, gaining the voice of the customer, understanding unmet needs, developing the value proposition.
- Work with a team of internal engineers and chemists to link products and technologies to customer unmet needs.
- Prepare presentations / papers for internal and external customers focusing on technical value-added initiatives.
- Engage associates from other functions and in the external market community to grow applications knowledge and capability.
- Develop and communicate goals & objectives, together with the direct manager.
- Model appropriate behavior for others to emulate, including behaving ethically, engaging others’ input, and providing development opportunities for others.
- Pursuing an MBA from an accredited college or university.
- Previous work and classroom experience in a strategic marketing or product management role.
- Intellectual curiosity: to learn, to ask questions.
- Ability to perform financial analysis to help make business decisions.
- Ability to influence multifunctional teams.
- Ability to build strong relationships and to support product and marketing strategies to grow the business.
- Personal Leadership: demonstrate initiative with the ability to work independently.
- Proven ability to work in a highly demanding environment dealing with multiple priorities that require initiative, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Strong execution and deadline focus.
- A highly motivated self-starter.
- Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills (written and verbal).