MBA Brand Management Intern

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc•Stratham, NH

About The Position

Lindt USA is seeking a Brand Management MBA Intern for the summer of 2027 to support Lindt and its Lindt Destination Style Chocolate growth initiative. Over the twelve-week Lindternship, the intern will contribute to one to three marketing projects and help plan and execute selected marketing mix activities. Projects may focus on areas such as new product development, packaging, pricing, promotion analysis, consumer promotions and advertising, brand and pack analysis, category and portfolio management, or competitive evaluation. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams, trade marketing, and field sales to develop relevant and profitable products, coordinate marketing programs, analyze business results, and present findings and recommendations to management. The program includes hands-on project experience, a mentor, professional development workshops and sessions, and networking events. Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; Lindt will not sponsor work visas. Compensation is $20 per hour, and a bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included in the compensation package.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an MBA program.
Basic understanding of and experience using marketing mix tools.
Highly motivated, flexible, and energetic.
Proven problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented, with strong organization and multitasking capabilities.
Ability to participate in and lead teams to achieve project objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively and tailor messages to target audiences.
Strong written and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong creative capabilities.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; work visa sponsorship is not available.
Must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with syndicated data tools such as Circana or Nielsen is preferred.
Previous marketing experience and/or exposure to the U.S. consumer packaged goods industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in and help lead teams to achieve project objectives.
Craft and communicate messages tailored to target audiences.
Collaborate with team members to plan and execute marketing initiatives.
Use marketing mix tools, leadership, and organizational skills to complete one to three marketing projects, which may involve product development, consumer promotions and advertising, brand and pack analysis, category and portfolio management, or competitive evaluation.
Work with multifunctional teams to develop relevant and profitable products for key Lindt brands and support continued marketplace growth.
Engage with trade marketing and field sales to support integration and alignment and effective communication and implementation of marketing programs within key account channels and customers.
Analyze business results and present key learnings, opportunities, and recommendations to management.