Brand Marketing – Fall Co-Op Work Term / Internship (Fixed Term – 4 or 8 Months)
Term Start: August 20th
Term End: December 18thth
This is a full-time remote position with the head office located in Toronto, ON. Occasional travel for group meetings or site visits may be required.
About Kao Canada:
Kao is a leader within the beauty industry with global headquarters located in Tokyo, operating in 22 countries with over 3,500 dedicated industry leaders.
Innovative business practices and breakthrough product introductions have propelled Kao to enjoy world-wide success with its much-loved Jergens® skincare products and other popular brands including Biore®, Bondi Sands®, Curel®, Ban®, and the John Frieda® haircare brand.
We are looking for an energetic, curious and eager intern with fresh ideas who would like to be part of a dynamic growing team to consider the following assignment as Brand Marketing intern.
About the role:
The Brand Marketing Intern will report to the Senior Brand Manager, Consumer Marketing, and play a key role in supporting key initiatives that drive growth across our skincare and haircare portfolios, while assisting the broader marketing team as needed. This role offers valuable hands-on experience in digital, social, and influencer marketing. You will also gain cross-functional exposure by collaborating with teams across global marketing, trade marketing, finance, sales, and external agency partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Senior Brand Manager in day-to-day business management to drive portfolio growth
- Assist in the development and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, social media, influencer partnerships, public relations, and product sampling
- Support Brand Managers with social content development, scheduling, publishing, and community management across platforms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute annual marketing plans including support for new product launches
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a second or third year of university studies, preferably in Business, with plans to return to school full-time in January
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with working knowledge of Canva
- Comfortable navigating Meta and TikTok business platforms
- Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable with an eagerness to learn
- A genuine passion for the beauty industry and digital marketing
How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).
All qualified, interested employees are encouraged to apply. Kao is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions are made without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or veteran status. Kao Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. AI is not used in our selection process. This posting is for an existing vacancy.