About the role#
The Category Management Intern will support the Category Management team, with an initial focus on the Kroger business. This twelve-week summer program provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience in category management, shopper insights, and retail analytics. You will work on projects that directly affect the business, receive mentorship, and participate in career-development workshops. You will also travel to the company headquarters in Stratham, New Hampshire, multiple times during the program.
What you'll do#
- Analyze retail, syndicated, and shopper data to identify category trends, business opportunities, and performance drivers.
- Support planogram and merchandising analyses by reviewing shelf layouts, assortment, distribution, placement, and space productivity.
- Assist with store clustering and shopper segmentation to identify localized merchandising opportunities.
- Develop actionable recommendations to support category growth and customer objectives.
- Create business presentations that synthesize data, shopper insights, and marketplace trends.
- Partner with Category Management, Sales, and Shopper Insights teams.
- Maintain category data, analytical workspaces, and shared resources.
- Own assigned project deliverables and present final findings to the Category Management team.
What you'll need#
- Current sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program.
- Preferred fields of study include Category Management, Business Analytics, Marketing, or Consumer Insights.
- Coursework or experience involving business analysis, retail, or related disciplines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
- Clear written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Curiosity about shoppers, retailers, and the confection candy category.
- Experience with syndicated data, retail portals, or space-planning tools is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
Location & details#
- Location: Mason, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Work Modality: On-site, four to five days per week.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Travel: Includes multiple trips to the Stratham, New Hampshire headquarters.
- Note: This position does not provide visa sponsorship.
About Lindt & Sprüngli
Lindt & Sprüngli produces premium chocolate products for markets in more than 120 countries. Founded in 1845, the company operates 12 production sites across Europe and the USA. It maintains a global presence through 38 subsidiaries and over 560 company-owned stores. The organization employs approximately 15,000 people and reported sales of CHF 5.47 billion in 2024.
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