Category Manager, Nescafé

Nestle

Internship for Category Manager role at Nestlé with a focus on Nescafé brands and collaboration with sales and marketing teams. Involvement in promotional planning and brand performance analysis.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing brand performance and developing promotional plans while effectively coordinating trade activities and collaborating with internal teams. Holds a Master's degree in Business/Commerce and possesses a proactive approach to problem-solving in the retail sector.

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Brand Performance AnalysisPromotional Plan DevelopmentRetail ExperienceCollaborationProactivity

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisReport ProductionAd-Hoc StudiesMerchandising AnalysisPromotional Effectiveness Review

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetCuriosityCourageSpeedContinuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

NielsenKantarDatasharing Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Business/Commerce

Industry Keywords

RetailLarge-Scale DistributionTrade ActivitiesMarket ReviewsAssortment Recommendations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the preparation of client meetings (market and innovation reviews, assortment recommendations, growth plans, category projects and merchandising, etc.)
Analyze brand performance by retailer using Nielsen, Kantar and Datasharing tools, as well as ad‑hoc studies; produce reports and define action plans, including ad‑hoc analyses
Contribute to the development of the promotional plan (analyses and reviews of promotional effectiveness) and monitor competitor activities (flyer promotions and drive/click‑and‑collect initiatives)
Coordinate trade activities with agencies and internal teams
Analyze in‑store merchandising plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree (Bac+4/5) in Business/Commerce or a related field
First experience in retail/large-scale distribution is preferred
Recognized for your collaborative mindset and curiosity
Demonstrated proactivity
You embody the key behaviours expected — collaboration, courage, speed, 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
A development-focused environment with extensive training, integration of AI into daily work, and support toward employment through the Nestlé Needs YOUth program
A range of health, fitness & wellbeing benefits, events organized by the Interns & Apprentices Office, and a PetsAtWork program (bring your dog to the office)