Intern - Project Management

Interbrand has been the world’s leading brand consultancy for over 40 years - having pioneered iconic work and forged many of the brand-building tools that are now commonplace. We know that in an age of abundant choice and speed of innovation, customers’ expectations are moving faster than businesses. While incremental change is still essential, it’s no longer sufficient. It takes bold moves to leap ahead of customers and competitors. We call these moves iconic moves. In collaboration with many of the world’s leading brands, our global team of thinkers and makers are pioneering the future of brand building. By turning customers into participants, we help our clients strengthen their brands on an ongoing basis - our approach gives them the confidence to make iconic moves that spark desire and create utility, driving extraordinary results.

At Interbrand you will create iconic work that defines customer expectations across the globe and creates growth for all.

**Our Interbrand Milan office is looking for an intern to join the Growth team and support Client Management** **and Business Development.**

You will support our senior team members in ensuring proper operational oversight for all client interfaces.

Your responsibilities include working with the Growth Team on day-to-day tasks according to business priorities ensuring that regular communication occurs based on the needs of the work. You will work both on organic client development and new business activities.

You will work in a collaborative environment, dedicated to producing innovative, strategic and creative solutions.

**Primary job responsibilities**:

- Creating and maintaining clear lines of communication with clients and internal teams (e.g., ensures that any insight / finding is timely and effectively transferred to team members)
- Support of the development of new proposals, pitches and presentations demonstrating a clear understanding of the business
- Collaborates with Strategy and Design & Experience teams ensuring that project team meetings take place regularly
- Writes timing plans, clear and concise contact reports, statuses, etc.
- Takes care of project billing each month, partnering with senior team members and Finance (project management)
- Supports new business and events’ organization
- Writing briefs and project case studies
- Assisting in assessing new business opportunities

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Graduate/Undergraduate in Marketing/Economics/Management/Communication or any other relevant field
- Fluency in both Italian and English (written and verbal)
- Proficient command of MS Office is required, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Very strong analytical skills and high attention to details
- Curious, passionate, proactive and goal-oriented team player
- Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills
- Availability for 6-months internship
- Previous experience in similar roles and/or in Branding Consultancies and/or agencies environments is a plus

**Personal and professional skills**:

- High level of integrity and probity
- Passionate about working with brands and branding
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Eager to learn and able to question his/ her ideas
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and be a real team player with personality, passion and the drive to succeed
- Strong communication skills in both written and verbal forms
- Excellent attention to details and strong ability to produce high quality presentations
- Strong strategic abilities and organisational skills
- Able to juggle multiple and diverse projects simultaneously
- Excellent time management and organizational skills

**We are**
- A global community of thinkers and makers
- A welcoming team that supports growth and development
- The creators of some of the most iconic brands like Wi-Fi, Wii, Viagra, etc.
- Open to new ways of working and looking at the world. We welcome different perspectives and encourage everyone to have a voice
- Proud to partner with a diverse range of brands including Juventus, Piaggio, Tim, Illy, Salone del Mobile, Samsung, Invicta and more

**What’s next?**

Please upload your CV and let us know a bit about you as a person - what motivates you, your dream project? That kind of thing.

We’ll respond to everyone within three weeks.

Questions? Sarah is happy to help.

We are building a connected, collaborative and inclusive human culture. As part of that culture, Interbrand is committed to creating spaces for open communication, transparency, and equitable support for all levels of employees. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are driving forces in how we create and embrace community while allowing our employees to refine their craft and solve problems for the world’s best global brands. Interbrand has both local and global DEI Task Forces, in addition to access to the Omnicom People Engagement Network (OPEN), OPEN Pride, Omniwomen, and are proud supporters of ADCOLO