Product Development/Marketing Intern/Co-op- January - July 2022
Product Marketing/Development Co-Op
*This co-op will work onsite in Needham, MA.
What is Product Development at SharkNinja?
The Product Development organization within SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We are the “product CEOs” and partner cross-functionally with almost every other team within the company to drive high satisfaction for our end user and to drive business results. We are comprised of individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds, from product marketing managers to consumer-focused engineers – but we all have one thing in common: we’re consistently striving to deliver a 5-star experience for every customer on every product we bring to market.
Responsibilities:
· Support Shark’s everyday business through the lens of the post-purchase consumer journey to ensure a 5-star experience once consumers have our products in their homes. You will contribute to the product development process (optimization and management) of consumer-facing materials such as artwork assets and online content that supports self-service and ease in terms of finding product information.
· Assist in the definition and development of product specifications relating to replacement components, marrying consumer wants/needs and creating efficiencies in how we manage these components in our internal systems.
· Develop user-relevant design targets for product performance and user experience (human factors, touchpoints, KPIs, and Consumer Satisfaction Indicators) – and act as the beacon of these targets to the cross-functional team of engineers, industrial designers, and commercial marketers
· Act as a product “expert” for cross-functional team member questions and concerns
· Assist with new product setups and product information management, coordination of data/information for consumer research, development of competitive landscapes, and more
Desired Skills and Characteristics:
· Candidate for a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a combination of the above.
· Must be able to work full time, 40 hours a week until June
· A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products
· A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
· Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management)
· Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
· A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment
· The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
· Previous use of the Microsoft Suite of products (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook) is preferred
Our Intern/Co-op program is a great opportunity to learn about our business, build relationships and admit it, you've always wanted to add NINJA to your resume.
At SharkNinja, our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation, and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL of our associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.