Marketing MBA Intern- Service Offering Strategy

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

POSITION SUMMARY

Benchmark is seeking a highly motivated MBA Marketing Intern with a passion for B2B services marketing to support the development of our service offering strategy. This role will focus on conducting in-depth market analyses, identifying strategic opportunities, and developing key insights that drive competitive differentiation. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for business and technology.

As the sole MBA intern on a relatively small marketing team, you'll gain hands-on experience in strategic marketing and service offering development. You'll work alongside senior leaders in commercial, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain roles on high-impact projects and gain exposure to the technology industry and service innovation. This internship provides an opportunity to influence and shape Benchmark's competitive positioning in the market while developing key strategic skills in a dynamic and innovative environment.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

* Perform gap analysis using current service offering documentation, Voice of Customer surveys, interviews of commercial team leaders, and market research to assess current service capabilities versus market needs and customer expectations

* Conduct SWOT/TOWS analysis to identify internal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for Benchmark's service offerings

* Analyze external forces (e.g., market trends, regulatory changes, technological advancements) impacting the service landscape

* Perform competitor analysis, benchmarking service offerings, go-to-market strategies, pricing, and differentiation, and monitor competitor movements

* Define and refine target customer segments, aligning service strategies to industry-specific needs

* Identify target companies that align with target segments * Develop value proposition statements and sales battlecards, providing sales and marketing teams with actionable insights to enhance positioning and competitive advantage and underpin go-to-market strategies

* Synthesize research findings into clear, compelling recommendations and presentations to support executive decision-making

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education / Experience

* Currently enrolled in an MBA program, preferably with a concentration in marketing, strategy, or business analytics

* 2+ years of experience in marketing, strategy consulting, corporate strategy, engineering, technology development, or related fields preferred

Skills

* Ability to interpret complex data, derive insights, and present findings in a structured, compelling manner

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in market research and competitive intelligence

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools

* Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally

Abilities

* Should be able to work closely with sales, engineering, operations, and marketing colleagues, including senior-level management

* Ability to listen to intended details attentively

* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, governmental regulations, and financial reports

* Demonstrated ability to align peer coworkers to strategy and initiatives

* Ability to meet scheduled deadlines

* Works well with customers, partners, and management

WORK ENVIRONMENT

* Office environment. Visits to factory sites and engineering sites may take place.

Education:

Geographical Location: Arizona:Tempe

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1700

Part Time

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.

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