Marketing Intern
About Koehler Instrument Company
Koehler Instrument Company is a leading manufacturer of petroleum, petrochemical, and related laboratory testing instrumentation. For over 100 years, Koehler has supplied instruments used around the world for quality control, research, and standards-based testing. Our products support industries such as petroleum, lubricants, aviation fuels, chemicals, and materials testing.
We are looking for a motivated Marketing Intern to support our marketing and business development efforts. This is a strong opportunity for a student who wants hands-on experience in industrial marketing, product promotion, trade show support, digital content, and technical sales support within a global B2B manufacturing company.
Position Summary
The Marketing Intern will support Koehler’s marketing team with day-to-day projects related to product marketing, content creation, market research, trade show preparation, and sales support. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, creative, detail-oriented, and interested in learning how marketing works in a technical manufacturing environment.
The intern will gain exposure to real products, real customers, and real commercial projects, and will work closely with sales, technical, and leadership teams.
Responsibilities
- Assist with creation and updating of marketing materials including brochures, flyers, presentations, email content, and product literature
- Help prepare content for website updates, product launches, and social media or digital campaigns
- Support trade show and event preparation, including booth materials, signage, product displays, and promotional items
- Conduct market and competitor research to help identify trends, opportunities, and positioning strategies
- Assist with organizing product photos, videos, and other marketing assets
- Help maintain and improve CRM and marketing data for campaigns and customer follow-up
- Support internal teams with marketing-related projects tied to new products, promotions, and distributor activities
- Assist in drafting customer-facing and distributor-facing communications
- Help with branding consistency across sales and marketing materials
- Perform general administrative and project support tasks for the marketing team as needed
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Engineering, Graphic Design, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Comfortable working in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in B2B marketing, industrial products, or technical industries
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools
- Familiarity with CRM systems, social media platforms, or email marketing tools
- Experience creating presentations, marketing content, or event materials
- Strong research and analytical skills
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in marketing within a technical manufacturing company
- Exposure to product marketing, sales support, trade shows, and business development
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals across marketing, sales, and engineering
- Real project ownership and meaningful contributions
- A stronger understanding of how marketing supports growth in an industrial B2B environment
Compensation
Compensation is competitive and will be based on experience and availability.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief statement of interest explaining why you are interested in this internship and what you hope to gain from the experience.