Intern - Product Management

Panasonic•Bridgeton, MO

13h

About The Position

Hussmann's Internship Program provides meaningful, real-life experiences in the food retailing industry. Interns receive competitive compensation, participate in community stewardship, network with company leadership, and learn about career opportunities at Hussmann. As a Product Management Intern in the 2027 Hussmann Summer Internship Program, you will gain experience in product development and support the team in developing and marketing Hussmann's products and services. The twelve-week program includes hands-on projects, meetings, training, networking, facility and lab tours, community outreach, career development, and team-building events. Interns also compete in the Hussmann Ideation & Innovation Challenge, working with mentors and leaders in cross-functional teams to develop and present a business proposal to judges, executive leaders, and the organization. The summer internship is expected to run from the third week of May through the first week of August. These dates may be adjusted to meet the needs of the student. Hussmann is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in school and pursuing at least a bachelor's degree.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Highly motivated and eager to learn.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to relocate if not local.

Responsibilities

Participate in product management projects, meetings, and training.
Gain exposure to the product development process from initiation through launch.
Draft project initiations, business cases, and product requirements for new product requests.
Work with the marketing communications team to promote Hussmann's products.
Develop tools and analytics using artificial intelligence to create departmental efficiencies.
Use AI to analyze market trends, market sizing, and competitive assessments.
Network with senior leaders, associates, and other program interns.
Tour Hussmann's manufacturing facility, Global Hub, and R&D Lab.
Participate in community stewardship outreach, career development events, and team-building offsite events.
Compete in the annual Ideation & Innovation Challenge by working with a cross-functional team to develop a solution to a provided problem statement and present a business proposal.