Strategic Marketing Intern (MBA Level)

Hexion•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Hexion is a leading global producer of adhesives and performance materials that enable production of engineered wood products and other growing specialty materials.â¯ Aligned with the company's focus on addressing our customers' most pressing challenges, Hexion has committed that all new products will incorporate sustainable attributes by 2030.â¯ Hexion is focused on driving innovations to increase the use of sustainable materials, while making infrastructure and homes safe from fires.â¯ It is an exciting time to join a growing company and serve as a key contributor on an experienced and fun team, while the Company leverages the mega trends of climate change and capitalizes on a long-term housing boom. This intern role creates an opportunity to join Hexion as we build capabilities and grow the business.â¯ Reporting to the VP of Strategic Marketing and New Business Development, the key focus of this role is to participate on teams and lead at least one project or more that contribute to our strategic marketing growth efforts.â¯ This internship will also be key to the marketing team in developing the growth idea hopper, investigating priority projects, and supporting projects as they transition through the stage gate process to commercialization. The position also requires strong strategic marketing skills, with demonstrated work or classroom experience in developing innovative solutions, with a focus on collaboration and influencing others.

Requirements

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).

Responsibilities

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.
Prepareâ¯presentations / papers for internal and external customers focusing on technical value-added initiatives.
Engageâ¯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.