**Overview** This position of the Product Management /Planning Summer Intern, within the Business Products department, will allow the intern to gain in-depth knowledge pertaining to product lifecycle management in a fast-paced, high-technology environment. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable knowledge by working closely with the key department personnel and managers while assisting Sharp in expanding its Business Products Division. **Responsibilities** + Develop an understanding of product life cycle management by gaining an understanding of the tasks involved in the various stages of a product life cycle – in conception, development, launch, growth, maturity, and decline. + Assist product managers in launching new products whereby gaining a full understanding of key new products + Assists with the key aspects of the “4 P’s of Product Management” – product, price, promotion & place. + Learns to identify, compile, and maintain competitive specification matrix for key product segments. + Analyze purchased market data (BLI & IDC) to compile & graphically display monthly competitive price positioning for key product segments and competitors. + Aid in the preparation of sales presentations, brochures, announcements, charts, and other collateral materials for planning and marketing meetings, bid requests, dealer shows, field distribution, etc. + Collects, updates & maintains competitive marketing information. + Focus on working in a team environment providing critical, hands-on help as needed + Help prepare for budget meetings, road shows, dealer meetings, and other special events that involve preparing and setting up office equipment. + Intern will be guided by the Associate Director in the group, but will be encouraged to seek guidance and partner with departmental staff as needed. **Qualifications** + We are seeking a junior or senior year college student with a strong desire to make a career in business, product management, marketing, sales or supply chain management upon graduation. + Marketing and General Business majors strongly preferred. + Any student applying should have a background in or strong interest in cutting edge business technologies and applications. + Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. + Student should also have strong computing skills, especially Excel & PowerPoint. **Summer Internship Details:** + _Compensation:_ The hourly rate is $18/hr. + _Duration:_ The internship program spans approximately 10 weeks, running from June 2nd to August 15th, 2025. + _Work Arrangement:_ This is a hybrid position, requiring interns to be in the office in Montvale, NJ, four days a week (Monday to Thursday), with Fridays designated for remote work at the manager's discretion. + _Transportation:_ Since the office location in Montvale, NJ, is not accessible by public transportation, interns must have reliable transportation. + _Housing:_ We do not provide housing or a housing stipend for interns. + _Work Visa:_ Unfortunately, we do not offer work visa sponsorship for this role, including participation in Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and F-1 Visa programs. **ABOUT US: Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA)** Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a global technology company which has been named to Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Company List. Sharp strives to help businesses achieve Simply Smarter work by helping companies manage workflow efficiently, create immersive and engaging environments, and increase productivity. SIICA offers a full suite of secure printer and copier solutions, professional and commercial visual displays and projectors, software management and productivity software and markets durable Dynabook laptops. As a total solutions provider, Sharp has a reputation for innovation, quality, reliability, and industry-leading customer support expertise. **_Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority/female/disability/veteran_** _\#li-sd1 #siica_ **Job Location** _US-NJ-Montvale_ **Posted Date** _4 days ago_ _(2/13/2025 9:22 AM)_ **_Job ID_** _2025-8308_