Marketing Assistant / Intern

Aviagen North America is a leading poultry breeding company headquartered in Huntsville, AL, known for its innovative approach to genetics and commitment to sustainable poultry production. As a globally recognized entity in the agricultural and animal breeding sector, Aviagen provides vital genetic stock to poultry producers, ensuring quality and efficiency in poultry farming across the continent. With a history of excellence in genetic development for poultry, Aviagen North America focuses on advancing animal husbandry through cutting-edge technology, research, and a strong dedication to meeting the needs of customers and the industry as a whole.

This opportunity is based at the corporate headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, where Aviagen's Marketing and Commercial Support team drives branding, promotional strategies, and event coordination to support the company's market growth and engagement. The company prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals receive equal consideration.

The Marketing and Commercial Support Specialist role is a vital behind-the-scenes position that ensures the smooth operation of marketing activities from inventory management to event logistics. This position reports directly to the Director of Marketing and Commercial Support and involves hands-on support with daily marketing tasks. It is ideal for a highly organized, dependable individual who wants to gain insight into how a marketing department functions on a practical level while contributing to the team’s success. The role involves managing the flow of materials, coordinating shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, aiding in the creation of marketing collateral, and helping with event setup and execution.

Key responsibilities include graphic design support—assisting with basic marketing material creation such as signage and promotional content tailored to campaigns and events. The specialist is responsible for shipping and fulfillment duties, processing orders promptly and ensuring accuracy before distribution. Inventory management is another cornerstone, requiring routine counts and precise stock tracking to alert the marketing department about fast-moving or low-stock items, as well as maintaining organized storage facilities.

The specialist also handles financial coordination, particularly compiling monthly recharge reports and tracking promotional item usage meticulously to ensure budgetary and departmental accountability. Event coordination assistance is a pivotal aspect, involving logistical arrangements such as hotel bookings, food and beverage planning, promotional item preparation, and providing ground support to quickly resolve any issues arising during marketing events.

This comprehensive role demands a versatile individual capable of balancing multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic environment. The Marketing and Commercial Support Specialist not only facilitates the smooth operation of marketing functions but also supports the broader corporate goals by ensuring materials, information, and events are flawlessly executed and well supported. This is an excellent entry point into a corporate marketing career within a leading agricultural biotech company where professional development is encouraged. Aviagen North America offers a collaborative environment where employees can learn from experienced leaders and actively contribute to the company’s mission and growth.