Position Snapshot
Business areas:  Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada
Job title: Marketing Development Organization Internship
Location: Mississauga, ON 

Position Summary 
We are seeking a Marketing Development Organization Intern based out of our Mississauga location from May to August 2024. You will work with our Category and Shopper Insights team to provide insights on the Pet Category through POS, shopper and consumer data.

A day in the life of a Marketing Development Organization Intern

• A day in the life as a Marketing Development Organization Intern consist of working with a number of data sources to identify shopper/category insights and bring forth key messages to various stakeholders within the organization.

You will also:

• Provide insights on category roles & consumer behavior through internal & external shopper data Prepare and analyze data reports to support various projects.
• Develop new and enhance existing category reports and tools.
• Assist in the development of presentations as required.
• Work cross-functionally to improve and standardize routine processes.
• Work with internal support teams and other departments to roll out project recommendations.

What will make you successful?
As the successful candidate, you will be a self-starter and have excellent interpersonal skills coupled with experience working cross-functionally with sales and marketing.  You will have proven problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to gain insights and develop recommendations. Internally, communicates with other employees primarily in Market Development Organization (Category Development, Shopper Marketing, Category Sales Insights) to obtain, clarify and discuss information required in performing the duties of the job.

You will also be:

• Full-time undergraduate student in your 3rd year of a bachelor’s degree in business, Math, Finance, Commerce preferred or a related field, and are continuing your studies in 2024.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong strategic thinking capability.
• Self-starter, driven, with a high attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong proficiency in Excel.
• Work well in teams and have the ability to build and influence interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting Sales career you’ve always wanted.