About the role#
As a Category Leadership Intern, you will work within our consumer-packaged food business. You will analyze top brands and categories to help drive growth. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Use data to create insights that deliver category growth.
- Partner directly with our brand and customer teams.
- Develop creative solutions to ensure our categories succeed.
- Monitor market trends to keep our brands well-positioned.
What you'll need#
- Rising Junior or Senior standing in an undergraduate program.
- Coursework in Marketing, Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, or Category Leadership.
- Skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and project management.
- An interest in data visualization and advanced analytics.
Location & details#
- Location: Orrville, Ohio.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with a minimum of 9 days onsite per month.
- Compensation: $19 to $23 per hour, depending on your year of school.
- Additional support: A housing stipend is provided for those who relocate for the program.
About The J.M. Smucker Co.
The J.M. Smucker Co. produces food and beverage products for people and pets. Founded in 1897, the company operates as a public entity based in Orrville, Ohio. It manages a portfolio of brands across categories such as coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, and pet snacks. The organization employs approximately 5,498 people.
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