Product Management & Merchandising Intern (For Credit)

**Summer 2024 Internship Opportunity!** *Credit-Based Internship*

This is NOT a remote position. Candidate MUST report to Hamilton office every workday.

Summary: The intern will provide assistance to the Director of Business Development for Genesis Hospitality, a division of Genesis Global Group. Responsibilities include assisting with project-based work revolving around product development, design, and management of products related to the hospitality and retail industries.

Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities include:

• Assist with the conceptualization, branding, manufacturing and merchandising of new line of retail products for French bakery owned by Genesis Hospitality
• Research market and competitor pricing; provide insights to Director of Business Development to assist with marketing and pricing strategy
• Track inventory of products
• Work with the Business Development team to analyze sales and inventory reports; utilize insights to determine opportunities for improvement
• Create and update training manual for bakery employees, which provides breakdown and detail of products
• Coordinate with Marketing department to develop branding and advertising of products and displays
• Assist with planning retail area layout to attract customers’ attention, highlight new products and create a positive and easy shopping experience for customers
• Participate in meetings with international vendors

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned. 

Requirements:

Job Qualifications: 

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) required

• Must be a current student in an accredited college
• Must be pursuing a major in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or similar major for which internship would be accepted for academic credit 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Must possess a professional, polished image through in-person and phone interaction
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Well-developed and multi-tasking, organizational skills, and detailed-oriented
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and work well under stress
• Ability to handle sensitive information and keep strictly confidential
• Chinese language skills are a plus, but not required

Please check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Visit Us At:

Genesis Global Group: www.genesisglobalgrp.com

Genesis Biotechnology Group: www.genesisbiotechgroup.com

Genesis Hospitality Group: www.genesis-hospitality.com

Genesis Global Group is an equal opportunity employer.