Intern - Marketing & Tradeshow - Inn.Lab Marketing

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Position: Marketing & Tradeshow Intern
Department: Global Innovation/ Center of Excellence
Reporting Structure: Reports to Marketing & Innovation Coordinator

BASIC FUNCTION
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Marketing & Tradeshow Intern to support the Innovation & Marketing Coordinator and broader Marketing and Commerical team. This intern will play a key role in supporting Commerical/Marketing initiatives, assisting with trade show preparation, and managing various organizational tasks. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual eager to learn about marketing strategy, event coordination, and product innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Commercial Team Support:
• Directly assist the commercial team in delivering on customer needs and meeting business objectives.
• Manage the curation and distribution of product samples based on commercial team requests.

Trade Show & Event Support:
• Help prepare and organize materials for trade shows, including product samples, displays, and promotional materials.
• Support the preparation of product samples, including unboxing, labeling, and organizing samples according to event needs.
• Coordinate inventory of samples and promotional materials, ensuring timely shipment to event locations and keeping detailed records of items.

Center of Excellence (CoE) Innovation & Marketing Support:
• Develop, maintain, and organize a sample product library.
• Maintain and update the formula library, product files, and manage re-batching of samples.
• Handle receipt, organization, and proper labeling of collection sampling.

Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Passion for beauty and innovation.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Outstanding writing and grammar skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong eye for design with proficiency in PowerPoint required; experience with Adobe design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator) is a plus.
• Ability to lift and move boxes containing product samples.
• Willing to commit roughly 16hrs per week split within 2-3 days (preferably Monday & Wednesday being available)

What We Offer:
• Hands-on experience in marketing and event management within a collaborative environment.
• Mentorship and professional development support from the Marketing team.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that drive real business impact.
• This role is ideal for someone looking to gain practical experience in marketing, event management, and customer support while contributing to innovation and product development in a dynamic industry.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.