Summer 2026 Brand Marketing Intern, SharkNinja
Ninja, May to August
$26/hr - $35/hr
More information about location
3 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
Home devices and appliances
Job no longer available
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$26/hr - $35/hr
More information about location
3 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- Are you interested in general management with a desire to develop brands?
- Do you have a passion for understanding the category and consumer?
- Do you want to be part of developing breakthrough marketing campaigns that fuel innovation and lifestyle trends?
- Education: Must be currently enrolled in an associates, bachelor’s, or master’s program
- Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
- Experience working on Brand Marketing/Management team is strongly preferred
- Embraces change, collaborates well, has an open mind and passion to learn
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritize tasks across multiple teams and programs
- Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
- Keen attention to detail and organization
- Analytical mindset and adeptness in problem-solving
- Curious, creative and flexible with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Motivation to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
What the job involves
- This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 3 per week onsite in Needham, MA with the remaining days worked remotely
- As a key member of the Ninja marketing team, you’ll work on products that span cooking, beverage, and home innovations that empower consumers to Do It All
- From brainstorming creative content to planning product launches, you’ll support initiatives that bring high-performance solutions to homes around the world
- You’ll gain hands-on experience in areas such as sampling strategy, campaign planning, influencer engagement, event support, and sales enablement
- This role offers a fast-paced environment where passion for consumer behavior and creative marketing intersect
- If you're ready to learn, grow, and help shape the next big thing in kitchen innovation, we want to hear from you!
- Coordinate consumer research activities to gather actionable insights for product development and marketing
- Review and provide feedback on marketing collateral across retailer, web, and social platforms to ensure brand alignment
- Create and update packaging, instruction manuals, and quick start guides, collaborating cross-functionally for approvals
- Analyze the competitive landscape and support the development of strategic marketing plans
- Manage product samples for photoshoots, PR initiatives, and media events to support key marketing moments
- Prepare for and participate in team meetings and executive reviews, contributing to cross-functional alignment
- Maintain and update category databases such as NPD to support data-driven decision making
- Support the day-to-day management of external agencies, ensuring timely and effective deliverables
- Brainstorm and pitch creative ideas that push boundaries and enhance campaign effectiveness
- Contribute to various team responsibilities and special projects as assigned
- Learn and apply SharkNinja’s unique corporate processes and internal systems to support your day-to-day work
- Explore and analyze digital-first marketing campaigns and activations, including trends across categories such as indoor cooking and beverages
- Demonstrate understanding of our business by analyzing SKU assortments and identifying growth opportunities
- Investigate and evaluate white space opportunities and competitor products to inform innovation strategy
Our take
With more people looking for home products that work harders and smarter, SharkNinja has become a household name. Through its Shark line of cleaning and home care tools and Ninja range of kitchen appliance the company creates solutions that simplify daily routines and overall enhance modern living.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
It continues to hold a strong position in the home appliance market too, competiting with big brands like Dyson. Its Shark line lead the US upright vacuum, segment, while its presence in robotics vacuums reflects steady growth in a compeititve space. Since going public, the company has m,aintained a rapid pace of innovation, launching numerous new products eacxh pear and expanding into adjecent categories such as outdoor coolers and grills. With a growing global footprint and a focus ons mart design, usabiluity, and category expansion, SharkNinja is very well positioned to continue shaping the futur of home appliances.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Mark Barrocas
(CEO)Mark joined SharkNinja in 2008 as CEO. Prior to this, he spent 3 years at Aramark Uniform Services as the President of the WearGuard Division. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Broder Bros as the President and 2 years at Perry Ellis International as VP of Corporate Sales.
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