Job Description

The Commercialization intern will support the Brand Execution team through the coordination, management, and implementation of commercialization plans, launches, and promotions. This position supports approximately 35-50 product launches per year across Retail, Wholesale, and e-commerce, within the Moen Bath, Kitchen, and Showering portfolios.

What will the candidate learn through this internship?

Experience firsthand the dynamic world of corporate Global Brand operations. Explore and engage in various aspects of communications, including the exciting realms of product naming, legal research, creative copywriting, meticulous editing, seamless product commercialization, trade shows, interactive customer-facing events, impactful branding strategies, fostering internal collaboration and vendor management, harnessing the power of social media, crafting compelling visual content through video and photography, and strategic planning for future initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive grasp of fundamental concepts in marketing communications, product launches, and strategic planning.
• Engage in launch planning meetings with Commercialization Managers/Brand Execution Team
• Conduct necessary follow-ups on commercialization projects; may include Product and Engineering team members and agency partners regarding updates and changes to their respective projects; impacts to asset creation (knockouts, photo, video, etc.) or merchandising due to sample timing; agency interfacing on projects that impact product launch
• Help execute 2023/2024 asset creation/launch tactics by interfacing with Product, Brand, Commercialization, Digital, and Agency partners (other disciplines as required based on launch e.g. Industrial Design, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, etc.)
• Support, schedule, and organize cross-functional 2024 launch meetings to update stakeholders on the timing and status of commercialization plans (e.g. messaging, assets, shows, literature, training, etc.) to ensure alignment across Creative X, Brand, Channel, Social, Moen.com, Digital and agency partners
• Research main competitors as part of product launches across social media, professional sites, collecting literature, etc. as needed for strategic planning, master messaging and new platform creation, competitive selling charts, etc.
• Conduct research and/or co-ordination for promo support of events and shows (premiums, wearables, giveaways, literature, digital support, surveys, etc.)
• Proofread and manage revisions to commercialization tactics (master messaging, training, literature, etc.)
• Create Purchase Orders and processes within SAP to meet Brand Execution budget commitments monthly

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a college or University program working towards a Bachelor's degree in a relevant business major
• Must be able to work as an intern from May 1, 2024 (FT during the summer & PT during the school semesters) term. The hourly schedule is flexible based on semester availability.
• This role is located at our HQ in North Olmsted, OH, in person, Tuesday-Thursday. This is not a remote position.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Be well-organized, highly dependable, efficient, and detail-oriented to manage across projects and deadlines
• Ability to collaborate and work with various levels of the organization
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, EXCEL, Word, and Outlook).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, SAP, and/or Digital Asset Management systems a plus

Additional Information

Company Description:

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture [here]( https://www.fbin.com/careers/why-fortune-brands/culture/” target=)

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at FBIN.Recruiting@fbhs.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.