Category Planning and Development Intern
About The Position
This is a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our Cashton, WI office for 3-5 days per week and the rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite. 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
- Interns are paid hourly for time worked
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
