Category Planning and Development Intern
About The Position
As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports this mission while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Beyond day-to-day projects, our internship program offers professional development opportunities, networking events with leaders across the cooperative, community involvement experiences, and connections with fellow interns. It's a chance to grow your skills, make an impact, and be part of an organization dedicated to creating a healthier future for people, animals, and the planet. We are seeking a motivated and analytical intern to support high-impact initiatives within our Category Planning and Development team. This internship offers hands-on experience in pricing strategy, shopper insights, and data-driven decision-making in the organic CPG industry.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in post-secondary education with one year or less from graduation required.
- Currently working towards a degree in Business, Marketing, or Management.
- Strong communication skills; both verbal and written required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs required.
- Ability to prioritize workload and responsibilities effectively.
- Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in organic and working with farmers and cooperative business model preferred.
Responsibilities
- Help create actionable and executive-level price architecture reporting dashboards.
- Benchmark pricing against identified competitive sets.
- Analyze actual pricing versus base and promotional price recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine pricing insights.
- Support Revenue Growth Management (RGM) activities by conducting market pricing and trade spend reviews within the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) system.
- Help develop shopper-centric strategies for select retailers using behavioral and transactional data.
- Analyze shopper panel data to support retailer-specific shopper strategies.
- Develop assortment and messaging recommendations aligned with shopper behavior.
- Ad hoc analysis
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Benefits
- Furnished housing provided or housing stipend
- Engaging and project-based experiences with a leading organic food brand
- Network and learn from our business leaders in a "Learn The Co-op Series"
- Various intern group events held throughout the summer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
