Product Management and Marketing Intern

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the Chicago Tribune. Oil-Dri’s products are sold in the pet care, animal health, fluids purification, agricultural, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri controls millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves, including calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. The company’s mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California. Oil-Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent Minerals.

Hybrid work environment:

• Monday - Wednesday (onsite) Thursday - Friday (remote)
• Hourly rate: $17-22

Job Overview

Oil-Dri Corporation of America seeks motivated, results-driven full-time intern to support product management and marketing initiatives in Consumer Products Division. Responsibilities include managing product development timelines, overseeing packaging changes, collaborating with sales teams on sample distribution, crafting marketing emails, executing tactical marketing plans, and contributing to product innovation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product management tasks, including managing product and packaging updates and timelines.
• Support product innovation initiatives by assisting manager with innovation project needs.
• Assist in consumer marketing efforts, including execution of tactical marketing/shopper marketing plans and the creation of consumer loyalty emails.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute projects according to business strategies, goals and timelines.
• Maintain organized documentation and records related to product management and marketing activities.
• Manage monthly emails for Cat’s Pride Club and Jonny Cat Club supporting on-going loyalty and increased engagement metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Product Management or a related field.
• Prior experience or coursework in product management, marketing or business is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for learning and a proactive attitude towards tasks and projects.

Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with CRM software platforms such as HubSpot, Active Campaign, WordPress, or other CRM systems, including basic navigation and data entry is preferred, but not required
• Experience with email marketing platforms and campaigns, including creating email templates, managing subscriber lists, and analyzing campaign performance metrics is a plus.

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.