Marketing Sustainability

Description:

We have an excellent student program at J.D. Irving with formal and informal opportunities to meet and network with people from all across the business, including other students. This is a great experience that will provide you with real, valuable work experience that will allow you to challenge yourself and learn from industry-leading professionals!

This role will focus on continuous development and execution of the Irving Consumer Products Sustainability Framework that spans across many initiatives focused on industry and consumer trends. In addition, there will be opportunities to drive unique innovation to bring new products to market for our consumers. A unique experience that builds on trends in both sustainability and consumer innovation to help bring Irving Consumer Products to the forefront as the Sustainable Premium Tissue Company of choice.

The main duties/responsibilities of this role include:

• Support the Director of Innovation, Renovation and Sustainability on:
  • Progressing and executing initiatives to progress the Sustainability agenda
  • Project management as required for new innovation and renovation opportunities across the Tissue Category
  • Execution of consumer research to further define tissue category opportunities with consumers
• A chance to leave your mark on a growing company
• The ability to have your voice and ideas be heard

Job Requirements

• Education Required:
  • Enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with an interest in Marketing, or another relevant field
  • Available for a Winter work term and in good academic standing
• Must have completed at least one prior co-op work term in a Marketing or Business role
• Process oriented with a passion for continuous improvement
• Demonstrated time management, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while delivering on-target results
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

You Can Expect:

• Integral roles on projects that really matter
• Real responsibility from day one
• Opportunity to work in different aspects of the company
• Mentorship from industry-leading experts
• A chance to leave your mark on a growing company
• The ability to have your voice and ideas be heard