Category Management Intern - On-site/ Part-Time 15-20hrs/week

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC • Cherry Hill Township, NJ

5d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Intern, Category Management will support the development, execution, and evaluation of marketing campaigns and innovation projects across multiple brands. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to learn how new product ideas are brought to market and how brand strategies are executed within a consumer goods company. The intern will assist in conducting research, analyzing trends, supporting promotional planning, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Operations Management or similar field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Interest in consumer products, branding, and innovation.
• Available 15–20 hours/week during business hours.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or campus experience in marketing, communications, or product development.
• Experience with market research tools (e.g., Mintel, Nielsen, IRI) is a plus.
• Exposure to project management or collaboration platforms (e.g., Monday.com, Asana, Teams).
• Passion for food, beverages, and consumer behavior.

Responsibilities

• Report Generation: Support category and brand performance reporting (weekly/monthly) for assigned retailers and categories
• Build and maintain Excel-based models, trackers, and dashboards; ensure accuracy and consistency of inputs and outputs.
• Analysis: Analyze syndicated data to identify trends, growth opportunities in distribution
• Assist with assortment analytics (SKU productivity, whitespace, rationalization) and planogram/merchandising support.
• Support promotional analysis (lift, ROI proxies, post-event reviews) and help document learnings and recommendations.
• Presentation/Communication: Contribute to retailer presentations by creating clear charts, tables, and concise storylines.
• Continuous Improvement: Help improve data processes by documenting methods, standardizing templates, and identifying automation opportunities. Continue to data maintenance processes
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams like Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales.
• Process Improvement: Help document processes and identify areas for efficiency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern