Internship - Assistant Trade Marketing NL (5 months, February - June)
Key Skills
Job Description
About the Role:
As Assistant Trade Marketing, you will work on powerful brands such as Nutella, Kinder, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello or Tic Tac. You will support the Trade Marketing team in implementing the Ferrero Category Management strategies for their retailer partners (key accounts).
Main Responsibilities:
As Assistant Trade Marketing, you will make an important contribution to our Trade Marketing and Category Management plans.
Your primary focus is the analysis of our performance and promotional activities in the Dutch market, two complex topics with many sources of information to be combined like pieces of a puzzle. Your insights will help to develop a recommendation to build the plans ahead. You will get the opportunity to present your outcomes in cross-functional forums.
The role extends beyond data analysis; you will have the opportunity to be in the lead of a project that tracks and evaluates the execution of Ferrero’s iconic brand initiatives and seasonal campaigns within the different retailers. In this project, you will provide essential insights to ensure future growth. Collaboration is at the core as you will work closely with internal stakeholders from different functions.
Finally, you will (co)work on delivering compelling trade stories for our seasonal campaigns, supporting the different Customer Development Managers on their day-to-day jobs.
About You:
In our quest for the right candidate, we are looking for someone holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field. You should possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, along with excellent interpersonal communication and data management abilities.
Previous Trade Marketing or Nielsen experience is advantageous. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and a proactive work approach are essential.
We value creativity and a passion for the FMCG sector. You should bring an open-minded, diligent, and autonomous approach to your tasks.
To navigate easily in day-to-day activities, you need to be fluent in English, while proficiency in Dutch is a valuable asset.
Are you the candidate we are seeking? We look forward to welcoming you aboard.
What We Offer:
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About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
DE&I at Ferrero:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Trade Marketing team by analyzing performance and promotional activities in the Dutch market. They will also lead a project to track and evaluate the execution of brand initiatives and seasonal campaigns.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and possess strong analytical and organizational skills. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential, along with fluency in English.
About Ferrero
Industry: Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Founded in 1946 by Pietro and Giovanni Ferrero, the Ferrero Group is a family-owned business in its third generation. It has been built by talented people who share a commitment towards continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality and care. This same commitment is put into everything we do for our consumers and characterizes the environment in which we operate. Some of the world’s most iconic confectionery products come from Ferrero, including Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, and Kinder Surprise®. Sold in more than 170 countries, our products are part of the collective memory and traditions of consumers all around the world; loved by generations. In 2015, we entered a new era of acquisitions. Since then, we have acquired several brands and businesses, including Fannie May, the confectionary division of Nestlé, and Eat Natural, expanding our footprint and product offering also into the healthy snack segment. The secret to our global success is our 38,767 employees across the world, all dedicated to delivering the care and quality to craft the business, the careers and the brands we are proud of. From the moment you join us, we make sure you can nurture your curiosity and natural abilities. We provide the resources you need to succeed personally and professionally in a diverse work environment that is multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. In 2021, Ferrero was the confectionary company with the best reputation in the world, according to RepTrak. This achievement reflects our determination to bring consumers only the very best; an approach which is at the heart of everything we do. Our dedication to quality and excellence, our heritage and our family values, as well as our respect for the environment and the communities in which we work, are all seen in our desire to sustain and celebrate life’s special moments. Be part of it! Visit www.ferrerocareers.com to explore the opportunities Ferrero can offer when you craft your career with us.