KEEN · 1 day ago
Account Activation Intern, KEEN Utility
KEEN is a company passionate about sustainability and the outdoor industry. They are seeking an Account Activation Intern to support the Utility business through account training, brand activations, and collaboration with internal teams to enhance sales and marketing efforts.
ApparelE-CommerceFashion
Responsibilities
Support & manage account training and activation tools, ie: training tech video’s PPT presentations and toolkits for sales staff in partnership with the marketing teams
Weekly sell through data analysis (learn and impact improvement), help drive sell through wins in omni channel
Strategic key account support, training, activation partnership, working closely with marketing and sales leaders for strong collaboration
In store and virtual brand and utility product training to store staff, activate the brand in-real-life, support the brand story telling to account base and trade shows
Seasonal sales tool upkeep and organization
Product seeding and sample organization and support
Assist in retail education tool creation and roll out
Account interaction preparation
Market insights and competitive analysis, ability research and report to management
Assist in category business development, making account visits and connections
Assist in preparation for Utility community facing events and milestones
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field
Must be enrolled an accredited college or university at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate level
Must be able to dedicate 40 hours/week toward the internship during normal M-F PST working hours
Majority of time will be in KEEN office, some hybrid work, limited local field work
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to learn new software programs
Ability to solve problems with a positive attitude
Ability to work independently, collaboratively and on tight deadlines
Able to sit and/or stand at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time
Excel data analytics skills including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc
Experience creating quality PowerPoint presentations
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word
Be eligible to work in the U.S
Commit to a 10-week program from mid-June through mid-August
All roles are located in Portland, OR. Must be able to move to Portland during the duration of the internship if you are not already living here
Plan no more than four total days of vacation during the internship
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software and tools
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail in preparation of presentations, reports, and materials
Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team
Comfortable sitting at a desk and using a computer for extended periods of time
Preferred
Relevant coursework or experience in sales, marketing is a plus
Benefits
Product discounts
A subsidized cafeteria
An inspiring workspace
Company
KEEN
KEEN is a values led, outdoor footwear brand with a mission to responsibly create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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