The Opportunity in a Nutshell

• Interns/Co-op - 20 hours/week 
• $20/hr
• Length of contract - 6 months (can be reassessed for extension)

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About Taymor Canada

Built on a solid reputation for superior quality, value, and service, Taymor is a leading North American architectural hardware designer and manufacturer. Family-owned since 1948, the same enduring values that motivated founder Jake Zalkowitz, inspire our company today. At the heart of our offering is our commitment to our people and customers, which underlines our award-winning emphasis on design, quality, and affordability. To learn more about us, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

The Product intern will gain a full understanding of product development as well as product stewardship throughout their internship.  The Intern will aid the product and marketing team with product set-up, maintenance, market research and dashboard creation.   This role will gain exposure to most categories, systems and tools used at Taymor.      

This role will actively engage in product set-up and learn system data, via Sage X3, Power Bi and HubSpot.   In working closely with PMs, Channel Marketing Manager and cross-functional teams, the Intern will review collateral and marketing material, ERP system and website and gather market and competitor intelligence.  

This role will work in conjunction with multiple departments including Sourcing, Sales, Quality Assurance, Design, Marketing, and Operations; and liaising with external suppliers and factories. The Product Intern will be an active team member within the department and participate in weekly and monthly meetings.  

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product team to update and maintain accurate product information within the ERP system (X3).
• Partner with the Marketing team to compile and validate product data across platforms, including ERP, website, and HubSpot, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Aid team in creating dashboard for Product Team to monitor category health and performance.
• Conduct market research on products, competitors, platforms and macro economic trends on major sales channels (multi-family, builder, retail)
• Assist in pulling information and data together for new product development and business case justification
• Works with Marketing to review and develop content for collateral and proof packaging materials, website, brochures and catalogues
• Effectively utilizes a broad range of internal communication methods

Other tasks and responsibilities

• Participate in Product related meetings
• Populate SharePoint with product related materials
• Present and provide feedback in team meetings

About You

• Currently enrolled at a University / College (business, engineering or other relevant field)

Technical & Professional Abilities sought: 

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
• Efficiently organizes and structures own workload and cooperation with other team members
• Project management skills
• Effectively communicate
• A curiosity and desire to gain an understanding of how things work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Taymor welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.