2023 Summer Marketing Intern - Strategy, Planning and Insights (SP&I)

Reynolds American is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A STRATEGY, PLANNING & INSIGHTS INTERN  

SENIORITY LEVEL: Intern

JOB TITLE: SP&I Intern

FUNCTION: Marketing

SUB FUNCTION: Strategy, Planning and Insights  

LOCATION: Winston-Salem, NC

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?  

It’s time to put what you’ve learned in the classroom to work in our Marketing department as a Strategy, Planning and Insights (SP&I) Intern.

This role is highly visible and is an integral part of the Strategy, Planning and Insights team with tremendous learning opportunities. The intern in this position will provide decision and analytical support to critical cross-functional areas. You will be assigned a challenging project in one of our three pillars of Data Driven, Insights and Foresights and Marketing Planning. The internship experience will allow you to have fun while adding value and encountering outstanding career development support.

The summer internship will span across 10 weeks. You will work at our Plaza building located in Winston-Salem, NC.

What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?

The SP&I Interns will work alongside full-time SP&I managers to contribute to the successful execution of strategic plans and marketing programs.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Participates in a full-time, 37.5-hour work week Internship Program for 10 weeks.
• Collaborates with other marketing employees, works cross-functionally.
• Develops and executes strategic initiatives, under mentor guidance.
• Functions independently and collaboratively.
• Learns about product, pricing and marketing brand strategies.
• Develop and present a project at the end of the internship, addressing real business opportunities and creating action plans against those opportunities.
• Timely completes administrative tasks including e-Learnings, expense reports.
• Completes personal development and training sessions on social styles and adaptive communication.
• Effectively and appropriately uses independent judgment in making business and strategy recommendations.

CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

• Can you work a full-time schedule during the 10 weeks of the summer internship program?

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Rising Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree- Business Degree Preferred
• 21 years or older at the start of the Internship Program
• Advanced MS Office skills – including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to network, and the agility to work with cross-functional teams and Key Stakeholders
• A highly analytical, creative, dependable, self-motivated leader with a passion for winning
• An innovative problem solver with strong communication skills

BENEFICIAL

• Previous experience in a marketing focused role – brand marketing, field market trade or business-to-business

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets
• Reynolds American certified as Great Place to Work
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Have you been on a career break for 18 months or longer? Are you ready to return to your career? If your answers to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you. Regardless of why you took a break, we value you for all the skills you can bring to the workforce. Reignite your career, work flexibly, be part of a dynamic team and upskill yourself with on-the-job training and development support.

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

SALARY AND BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Wage Information

Hourly Rate: Undergraduate Rate: $21.00 per hour / Graduate Rate: $38.50 per hour

Benefit Information

• Leadership training opportunities
• Roundtable Networking Events with senior leadership
• Engagement Events with fellow interns
• Generous salary
• Housing stipends provided 
• On-Site Health Fitness Centers at corporate, research and manufacturing locations
• Participation in Reynolds American’s award-winning 401(k) retirement savings plan including company contributions
• Confidential personal financial counselling service at no cost to you

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility and creativity for motivated employees that welcome opportunities for growth. We are also committed to employing a diverse workforce and valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company's potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at   TalentAcquisition@RJRT.com.