Marketing Intern - Indianapolis [hybrid/onsite]

Come join a team that makes a difference here and around the world!

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking a Marketing Intern to join its 2025 Summer Intern Program in the Marketing and Communications Team.

The Marketing Intern will report to, and take functional direction from, the Marketing & Communications Director, and will operate daily out of the Indianapolis, IN facility (hybrid, minimum 3 days weekly onsite, Monday-Friday).

Summer Interns at Peerless Pump are given opportunities to participate in department projects with the goal to help expand their technical education and aid in completion of projects.  At the end of the term, Interns will prepare a project status report to present to senior management within the company to explain impact of their project and receive direct feedback on performance.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have authorization to work in the USA without support.

Why Peerless?

Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno, Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where it’s needed most. Our product quality is second to none, but it’s our people who’ve made us Peerless for over 100 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.

What is the job about?

The Peerless Pump Marketing Intern will have the opportunity to explore many key functions of marketing. From brand management, content management, digital marketing, event planning, and marketing operations.  The position will be tailored to the individual, allowing more time to explore their top 2-3 areas of interest while still gaining experience in other areas of marketing.  This position is ideal for a student who is ambitious, creative, and data-driven.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Content Marketing:

• Capture photos and videos of products, on-site training, and employee events
• Design creative templates to add to the Peerless Pump brand library
• Categorize photos and videos in the Peerless Pump digital asset management library

• Social Media Coordinator:

• Prepare content for company posts on LinkedIn and Facebook
• Analyze engagement metrics and provide insights to leadership

• Internal Communication:

• Partner with the marketing coordinator to organize one all-company, annual employee event planned for July 2025.
• Participate in the internal Employee Activity Committee. Coordinate with committee members to plan events according to the annual calendar.
• Maintain the marketing request queue, ensuring timely and efficient handling of requests from internal teams.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather information and materials needed for marketing initiatives.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Marketing and other stakeholders on the status of ongoing projects.

• Tradeshow Support:

• Partner with marketing coordinator to help maintain an annual tradeshow calendar and manage to the forecasted budget for each tradeshow.
• Collaborate with marketing coordinator to assist with booth layout and assets needed for the tradeshow

• Administrative Support:

• Manage marketing-related administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records.
• Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting for marketing activities.
• Support the Head of Marketing with various tasks as needed.

Posting, Reporting, and Work Relations

• Internal Stakeholders

• You’ll work with the Head of Marketing and the Marketing Coordinator:
• Description: The Head of Marketing oversees the entire marketing department, setting strategic direction and priorities. They are responsible for ensuring that marketing efforts align with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Interaction: You'll provide regular updates on project statuses, budget tracking, and performance reports. You'll also assist with various tasks as needed to support the marketing team.

• You’ll work with Business Unit (BU) Leads
• Description: BU Leads are responsible for specific product lines or business segments within the company. They focus on driving growth and achieving targets for their respective units.
• Interaction: You'll collaborate with BU Leads to help support their teams – this includes tradeshows, social media, and content needs. This ensures that marketing efforts are tailored to the needs of each business unit.

• You’ll work with Regional Sales Managers
• Description: Regional Sales Managers oversee sales activities within specific geographic regions. They work to achieve sales targets and build relationships with customers in their areas.
• Interaction: You'll work closely with Regional Sales Managers to align on marketing deliverables for tradeshows and other marketing activities. This collaboration helps support sales efforts and ensures that marketing materials effectively promote products and services.

• You’ll work with Internal Teams (HR, Senior Management Team, Activity Committee, Sales)
• Description: These teams are the primary stakeholders for internal communications.
• Interaction: You'll coordinate with these teams to gather information and materials needed for marketing and communications initiatives. This ensures timely and efficient handling of marketing requests and maintains alignment with the overall strategy.

• You’ll work with other Employees
• Description: These groups are the primary recipients of internal communications - employees, interns, and consultants.
• Interaction: You’ll create and distribute communications to these groups using email, Viva Engage (previously, Yammer), in-person updates, presentations, meetings, events.

• External Stakeholders

• You’ll work with Vendors
• Description: Vendors provide various marketing services and products, such as printing, booth design, and promotional materials. They are essential partners in executing marketing activities.
• Interaction: You'll coordinate with vendors, maintain strong relationships, oversee the production of marketing assets, and manage freight for displays. This ensures quality and cost-effectiveness of marketing materials and services.

• You’ll work with Event Organizers
• Interaction: You'll coordinate logistics for tradeshows and events, including booth setup, asset delivery, and for 2-3 shows per year, you’ll provide on-site support. This ensures smooth execution of events and maximizes the impact of marketing efforts.

• You’ll work with Customers and Prospects
• Description: Customers and prospects are the target audience for marketing campaigns and tradeshows. They include existing clients and potential new customers who may be interested Peerless Pumps products and services.
• Interaction: While your interaction with customers and prospects is indirect, you'll track and analyze the performance of campaigns and tradeshows to provide insights and recommendations. This helps generate leads, build brand awareness, and support sales efforts.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Working towards Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Hospitality, Communications, Business Management (or related) from an accredited university *incoming 3rd or 4th year preferred
• Practical experience in at least one or two of the following skills: copywriting, graphic design, photography, videography, marketing planning, or event planning.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to handle multiple events simultaneously
• Interested in learning about manufacturing branding marketing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal teams and external partners
• Must be detailed oriented and possess excellent follow up skills
• Person must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Competencies

• Proficiency in budget management and reporting
• Proactive contributor
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented with creative problem-solving skills   

Do you want to learn more? 

If you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact Recruiter at bhummel@peerlesspump.com

If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

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