Category Manager, Chocolate

Nestle

Join Nestlé as Stage Category Manager Enseignes Chocolat, managing product categories for major brands. Engage in market analysis and trade operations for a 6-month internship starting January 2027.

Posted 8/2/2026internshipIssy-les-Moulineaux • 🇫🇷 FranceEntry Level💰 €1,200 - €1,500 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in market analysis, trade operations, and e-commerce performance, with a strong focus on collaboration and agility in a fast-paced environment.

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Market AnalysisTrade Operations ManagementE-Commerce PerformanceRetail Panel KnowledgePromotional Performance Analysis

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisTrade OperationsPromotional Performance AnalysisDashboard MonitoringSales Pitch Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCourageCommitmentEnthusiasmContinuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

NielsenKantar

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in BusinessMaster's Degree in CommerceMaster's Degree in Food Science

Industry Keywords

Agri-FoodRetailConsumer PanelsSales Force Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct market analyses to understand trends and market opportunities for Nestlé and its competitors
Build sales pitches and contribute to preparing client meetings
Independently create, develop, and implement trade operations and activations with retailers
Manage communication to the sales force regarding promotions and analyze promotional performance
Set up and monitor dashboards (sell-through rate, NIP, ...)
Support the development of our e-commerce performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree (Bac+4/5) or equivalent with a specialization in Business, Commerce, or Food Science/Agri-food
Knowledge and use of retail panels (Nielsen) and consumer panels (Kantar) would be an asset
You are recognized for your reliability, commitment, and enthusiasm
You embody the expected core behaviors — collaboration, courage, speed/agility, and continuous learning

Benefits

Comp & perks

A company culture that places simplicity, trust, collaboration, and innovation at its core; flexible working policy with the option to work remotely up to 2 days per week
An environment where you drive your development through extensive training, integration of AI into daily work, and support toward employment through the Nestlé Needs YOUth program
A wide range of health, sports & wellbeing benefits, events organized by the Interns & Apprentices Office, and the PetsAtWork program (bring your dog to the office)