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Ocean Spray

Brand Management Intern

Salary$40/hr
LocationLakeville, MA; Boston, MA
Work modeon-site
Typetemporary
SeniorityEntry
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentBrand Management
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 25, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live7h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have7
Currently pursuing an MBA or Master's degree from an accredited institution
Must have successfully completed the first year of the MBA/Master's program prior to the internship start date
2+ years of full-time, post undergraduate professional experience
Demonstrated interest in a career in Brand Management, Innovation, Marketing, or Strategy within the CPG industry
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience translating data into business recommendations
Strong communication and presentation skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Nice to have3
Experience in CPG and its supporting industries (Brand, Agency, Insights, Sales, Finance, etc.)
Experience with consumer insights, forecasting, business analytics, financial planning, or P&L management
Confidence in presenting ideas and recommendations in front of Senior Leadership
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
About the company
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is a leading multi-national consumer packaged goods company (CPG), specializing in the sales of Cranberry products. Formed as a Grower-Owned Cooperative in 1930, Ocean Spray® is owned by a diverse network of over 700 Cranberry Farmers. These growers, many of which are multi-generational farming families who have been a part of the Cooperative for decades, are the foundation for all that we do.  Ever aware of our long-term commitment to our Growers, we care deeply about sustainability— in regard to both our business metrics and the environment—and believe that a focus on strong environmental management is an integral part of the way we manage our business.
At Ocean Spray, our purpose is to generate a passion for our Farmer’s fruit around the world by connecting our farms to families for a better life. Living out our values of Grower Mindset, Sustainable Results, Integrity Above All, Inclusive Teamwork (GRIT) has made Ocean Spray® a creative, entrepreneurial, energetic, and fun place to work.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated MBA or Master’s student to join our Brand Management team for a summer internship. This opportunity is designed specifically for graduate students interested in building a career in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), Brand Management, Innovation, Marketing, or General Management.
As an MBA Brand Management Intern, you will work on high-impact business initiatives that influence brand strategy, innovation, and growth. You will leverage consumer, category, and business insights to evaluate opportunities, develop recommendations, and support strategic decision-making. This role offers significant exposure to cross-functional leadership teams, including Marketing, Finance, Sales, Consumer Insights, and Innovation.
What You Will Do
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Conduct consumer, market, category, and competitive research to identify trends and growth opportunities.
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Analyze business, sales, and consumer data across multiple sources such as Circana/IRI and Mintel to uncover actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
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Support demand forecasting, innovation pipeline assessments, and commercialization planning for upcoming innovation launches.
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Develop business cases, financial analyses, and growth projections for new products and brand opportunities.
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Establish an understanding of the core consumer and translate consumer insights into actionable innovation recommendations.
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Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Consumer Insights, and R&D teams.
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Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
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Currently pursuing an MBA or Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
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Must have successfully completed the first year of the MBA/Master’s program prior to the internship start date.
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This internship is intended for graduate-level students only. Candidates pursuing only a bachelor’s degree will not be considered.
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2+ years of full-time, post undergraduate professional experience
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Demonstrated interest in a career in Brand Management, Innovation, Marketing, or Strategy within the CPG industry.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience translating data into business recommendations.
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Strong communication and presentation skills.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in CPG and its supporting industries (Brand, Agency, Insights, Sales, Finance, etc.)
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Experience with consumer insights, forecasting, business analytics, financial planning, or P&L management.
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Confidence in presenting ideas and recommendations in front of Senior Leadership
Pay Rate:
$40/hr
Duration & Location:
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Position will start June 8, 2027, and run for 10-12 weeks.
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Traditional work week but with summer Fridays 8:00am-12:30pm; flexibility and off-site work may be required for project travel, experimental test runs, customer discovery.
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Interns will have the opportunity to participate in multiple events throughout the summer including leadership panels, a day of fun in Boston and learning sessions from various business functions.
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This position will be located in our Boston office or our headquarters in Lakeville, MA (about 45 minutes South of Boston – Exit 6 off of Rte 495).
Who We Are:
You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike–we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
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Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
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Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
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Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
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Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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