MBA Marketing Intern

About the Role

The purpose of this MBA Marketing Intern position is to provide immersive, strategic-level experience within Graco’s Category Marketing team. Category Marketing focuses on understanding and growing specific customer segments and industries, helping the business identify opportunities, understand customer needs, and shape strategies that drive growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Experience
• Lead a high-impact strategic project focused on a real business opportunity or challenge within an assigned customer segment or industry.
• Work closely with a Category Marketing leader to define the project scope, conduct analysis, and develop recommendations.
• Apply market research, customer insights, and business strategy concepts to address a meaningful business question.
• Develop and present a final recommendation to senior leaders at the conclusion of the internship.
• Market and Customer Insights
• Conduct market, customer, and competitive research to better understand industry trends and customer needs.
• Analyze Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback and other data sources to identify key insights and opportunities.
• Learn how customer and market insights are used to shape business and marketing strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with teams across product management, sales, channel marketing, and corporate marketing.
• Gain exposure to how strategy is developed and translated into product launches, marketing campaigns, and commercial execution.
• Coordinate with internal subject matter experts to validate research findings and assumptions.
• Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and business discussions to better understand Graco's growth strategy.
• Professional Development
• Build skills in strategic thinking, business analysis, executive communication, and problem-solving.
• Receive coaching and mentorship from experienced marketing leaders throughout the internship.
• Develop and deliver a professional executive-level presentation summarizing project findings and recommendations.
• Other duties and learning opportunities as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing an MBA, with an expected graduation date within 12–18 months of the internship.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Prior experience in marketing, business strategy, or vertical-specific market development (internship or professional) is preferred.
• Team collaborator with experience working in multi-functional or global team settings.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize VOC insights and market research into clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including comfort presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive a project forward with limited day-to-day direction.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.