Intern - Marketing Date: May 10, 2018 Location: Bedford, NH, US, 03110 Company: Coca-Cola of Northern New England About Coca-Cola of Northern New England Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England (CCNNE) took flight as a single bottling operation in Laconia, NH, in 1977. Through rapid growth and acquisitions, our modest roots have blossomed into one of the nations largest Coca-Cola franchise bottlers. Today, CCNNE employees nearly 4,000 associates and operates 32 sales centers and 3 production facilities throughout New England and New York. Headquartered in Bedford, NH, CCNNE offers an expansive portfolio of popular drinks that includes everything from its namesake beverages to Dasani waters, smartwater, vitaminwater, Gold Peak teas and coffees, Honest Tea, Powerade sports drinks, Dunkin Donuts iced coffees, Minute Maid juices, Zico coconut waters, and more. SUMMER 2018 MARKETING INTERN Project Overview CCNNEs Marketing Department is the central point of support and guidance for the organizations Sales Center teams as it relates to new product launches, thematic events and brand initiatives. A key aspect of the Marketing Departments work is managing the Point of Sale (POS) and Ambient Merchandising Elements (AME) deemed essential to the success of planned programs. This includes identifying and communicating needs to Sales Center teams, placing company orders, monitoring status of shipments and maintaining relationships with suppliers, among other things. The Marketing Intern will be tasked with analyzing current marketing materials processes and recommending improvements. The internship will culminate in CCNNEs first-ever AME Showcase coordinated by the Marketing Intern. Goals and Objectives · Analyze life cycle of marketing materials (POS, AME, premiums) from the point of demand through placement in-market, focusing on communication routines between CCNNEs Marketing and Sales Center teams · Meet with and interview one Sales Center team from each of CCNNEs divisions to obtain data and identify best practices · Identify challenges to current model and make recommendations around improvements / future opportunities · Coordinate AME Showcase; Work with other members of CCNNEs Marketing Department to determine event marketing, timing, logistics, venue, vendor participation and attendees Learning Outcomes: · Gain knowledge of CCNNEs organizational structure and its relationship to both Kirin Holdings and The Coca-Cola Company · Develop an understanding of how marketing materials directly contribute to the success of marketing initiatives · Obtain experience in project management and event planning Requirements CCNNE is looking for an undergraduate student who is majoring in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or a related field. This person should have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong research and analysis skills. The ideal candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and be willing to travel. Previous experience in sales, marketing and / or event planning is desirable but not required. Duration: June 04 th , 2018 August 31 st , 2018 Schedule: Tue. thru Fri. 8:30 am 5:00 pm Location: 1 Bedford Farms Drive Suite 101, Bedford, NH, 03110 Compensation: $12.00 per hour CCNNE Mentor: Susannah Smith, Sr. Director of Marketing DISCLAIMER It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs. BACKGROUND VERIFICATION CCNNE requires all applicants to undergo a background verification process prior to commencing employment with the company. Employment with CCNNE is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Where applicable, driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to CCNNE's guidelines to determine eligibility for the position. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT CCNNE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Nearest Major Market: Manchester Nearest Secondary Market: Nashua Job Segment: Intern, Merchandising, Event Marketing, Franchise, Marketing, Entry Level, Retail