Marketing Intern, Aftermarket

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

At Komatsu, we create value through manufacturing and technology innovation to empower a sustainable future where people, businesses, and our planet thrive together. As an intern at Komatsu, you will have the opportunity to apply your education in a real-world setting; participate in significant, value-adding projects alongside an experienced mentor, and support your team members in achieving department goals that impact our business and beyond.

How you will help us create value together:

As an Aftermarket Marketing Intern , you will be responsible for a range of support activities for the surface mining Aftermarket Marketing team. This team is responsible for executing the tasks that will successfully drive our digital transformation and new e-commerce customer buying experience. This intern position will assist Product Managers and/or Marketing Managers focus on detailed analysis and/or projects required for the strategic growth of their assigned parts commodities and/or projects. It will be a good introduction to aftermarket product management.

This position will be based onsite at our South Harbor location in Milwaukee’s Harbor District! The target start date for this role is Summer 2025 and has potential to be extended into the Fall 2025 school semester. We offer full-time hours during the summer and flexible part-time hours during the academic year.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of a comprehensive product information database to streamline data management
• Drive data enrichment strategies for e-commerce, focusing on enhancing data accuracy
• Create high-quality product renderings to assist with the customer buying experience on e-commerce platforms
• Operate camera and image software in a photo studio to capture high-quality images of products
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Business, Management or Marketing, or similar, from an accredited college or university
• Sophomore, or Junior level student in good academic standing
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team towards a goal
• Excellent organization and personal time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess effective problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to be creative and resourceful when needed
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous classroom and/or work experience in one or more of the following areas: Product Marketing, Product Management, B2B Marketing, International Marketing, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship
• Interest in or aptitude to learn about careers in the heavy equipment industry
  
  

Additional Information

What makes Komatsu’s intern program unique?

The Milwaukee Internship Program is rooted in community, collaboration, and innovation. Intern program perks include:

• Several Intern-inclusive networking opportunities such as:
• Meet & greets with executive leadership
• Volunteer Week
• Appreciation Events
• End-of-Summer Capstone presentations
• Company-sponsored travel opportunities
• Access to amenities at Milwaukee HQ’s including a coffee shop, cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch, and free onsite fitness center
• Potential to come back or join us as full-time employees
• Real-world project work alongside local, regional, and global team members
• Mentorship from experienced subject-matter experts in your field
  

We’re excited that you’re interested in an internship with Komatsu, and we look forward to reviewing your application! While you wait for future communication from our team, we encourage you to learn more about our business by visiting www.komatsu.com .

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.