Summer Intern- Product Management- Business… at Sharp… · Montvale

Summary: Sharp Electronics Corporation USA is a global technology company that offers innovative solutions and products. They are seeking a Product Management/Planning Summer Intern to gain in-depth knowledge of product lifecycle management while assisting the Business Products Division. Responsibilities: - Develop an understanding of product life cycle management by gaining an understanding of the tasks involved in the various stages of a product life cycle – in conception, development, launch, growth, maturity, and decline - Assist product managers in launching new products whereby gaining a full understanding of key new products - Assists with the key aspects of the “4 P’s of Product Management” – product, price, promotion & place - Learns to identify, compile, and maintain competitive specification matrix for key product segments - Analyze purchased market data (BLI & IDC) to compile & graphically display monthly competitive price positioning for key product segments and competitors - Aid in the preparation of sales presentations, brochures, announcements and other collateral materials using Microsoft applications as well as AI assisted tools - Collects, updates & maintains competitive marketing information - Focus on working in a team environment providing critical, hands-on help as needed - Intern will be guided by the Director in the group but will be encouraged to seek guidance and partner with departmental staff as needed - Help prepare for budget meetings, road shows, dealer meetings and other special events that involve preparing and setting up office equipment - Help the product team develop appropriate messaging for AI chat function in online configurator Required Qualifications: - We are seeking a junior or senior year college student with a strong desire to make a career in business, product management, marketing, sales or supply chain management upon graduation - Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must - Student should also have strong computing skills, especially Excel & PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications: - Marketing and General Business majors strongly preferred - Any student applying should have a background in or strong interest in cutting edge business technologies, applications and AI Required Skills: Product lifecycle management, Market analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint Important Skills: AI applications