Intern, OPI

Wella Company; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wella Company’s OPI Brand Marketing team seeks a Brand Marketing Intern to support product launches, campaigns, retailer programs, and day-to-day brand operations. You will join team meetings, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and observe how brand strategies are developed and executed.

You will gain hands-on experience with marketing assets, asset requests, and reporting tools such as Nielsen and SAP, while assisting with paid media, event logistics, and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing Marketing, Business, or Communications.
• Commitment to a 6–12 month internship and eagerness to learn.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and advertising platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Brand Marketing team with marketing initiatives and launch materials.
• Collaborate to manage marketing asset requests and ensure proper distribution.
• Assist with reporting, pricing updates, and ad hoc analyses using Nielsen and SAP.
• Support paid media execution, including asset submissions and trafficking.
• Assist with events, inventory, sampling, and merchandising activities.
• Contribute ideas in team meetings to support campaigns and launches.

Skills

Social media awareness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Undergraduate student in Marketing or related field

Tools

Nielsen

SAP

Google Workspace

Job description

Together,WEenable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

WellaCompany is one of the world's leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, WellaCompany and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, WellaCompany empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.

THE ROLE

The Brand Marketing Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the OPI Brand Marketing team across product launches, media campaigns, retailer programs, and day-to-day brand operations. The intern will participate in team meetings, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and gain exposure to how brand strategies are developed and brought to market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Brand Marketing team with the preparation and execution of key marketing initiatives, including sell sheets, order forms, promotional setup, product registration, and launch materials
• Partner with the Marketing Specialist to manage marketing asset requests from cross-functional teams, including uploading assets and ensuring materials are distributed appropriately
• Gain experience using business tools such as Nielsen and SAP to support reporting, pricing updates, and ad hoc business analyses
• Assist with paid media execution, including trafficking documents, asset submissions, and MikMak setup
• Support ongoing marketing operations, including creative requests, event logistics, product inventory, sample preparation, merchandising, shipping, and product ordering
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions, contributing ideas that support brand campaigns and product launches

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university, working towards a degree in Marketing, Business, Communication, or related field
• Ability to commit to a 6-12 month internship
• Familiarity with major social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, and Meta advertising platforms
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, and Slides)
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Keen attention to detail with the ability to maintain a desire to learn
• Experience with data analysis tools and reporting platforms is a plus

NOTICES

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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