Trade Marketing Intern - Purina

Position summary: Where will you work? Nestlé’s offices in Brussels & Homeworking When will you start? As from February 2027 How long will it last? 6 months We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Trade Marketing Specialist to join our Category Management team for a 6-month paid internship. As part of Purina, a company committed to enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them, you will contribute to supporting a diverse portfolio of well‑known pet care brands such as Felix, Gourmet, Purina ONE, Pro Plan, and Adventuros, all driven by our mission to create richer lives for pets through nutrition, science, and care. In this role, you will be responsible for strengthening our in-store footprint with our existing customer base, including FMCG and Specialists retailers. You will work closely with the Shopper Marketing Manager in Nestlé & Purina to improve our in-store presence. Your Responsibilities: As trade marketing specialist, you coordinate the development of POS materials, in collaboration with external partners and the purchase department You develop impactful creative offline/store communication to change shopper behavior & are our team communication specialist, developing category communication by segment Take ownership of the content creation process during internal meetings with the Purina Team and cross-business Nestlé meetings Creation of cashpoints and coupons for promotions in-store, coordinating with external partners and the sales department Streamline EU support and offered services within our Belgian organization Track our visibility and competition's visibility offline and monitor competition's offline activities Help the category managers with planograms for customers Support the shopper marketing manager daily, managing briefings between brand managers and suppliers What Will Make You Successful? You are Fluent in French and /or Dutch, and Fluent in English You have obtained or are currently pursuing a degree in Economics, Sales, Communication, Marketing, or a related field You are a junior professional, with a hands-on approach and ideally a previous internship experience You are rigorous, proactive and autonomous, able to manage several projects simultaneously You possess great interpersonal skills You are proficient in the Microsoft Office Pack, especially Outlook and PowerPoint Please note that the scope of responsibilities may evolve during the internship period. We can only accept students not requiring a work permit or visa to be eligible to perform an internship in Belgium. What we offer: Great opportunity to learn to work in a FMCG, international environment Part of a diverse intern community Fun and educational events organized for the intern community, with opportunities to broaden your network Possibility to do a school internship via a university agreement or a voluntary internship after graduating via a CIP (Convention D ‘Immersion Professionnelle) Competitive internship allowance: 250€ -1200€ net per month (38hrs - 5 days) depending on the type of internship contract Transport reimbursement 3.5 days of paid leave 10 days possibility to work from abroad Flexibility to work from home 3 days a week Pet friendly office with unlimited coffee and fruits Recruitment Process 1st step: CV screening. We will review your background, experience, and fit for the position 2nd step: Online HR interview. This conversation will focus on your motivation, availability, personality, and alignment with our company culture 3rd step: Online Hiring manager interview. Meet your future internship manager to learn more about the role and discuss how you can contribute to the team Any questions? Our recruiters would be glad to answer any pending questions. Feel free to send your questions to . Respect is at the heart of Nestlé's culture, of which room for differences is an important part. Differences between people who buy our products and in our workplace. We believe it is important that everyone feels welcome and safe at Nestlé, regardless your gender, religion, cultural background, age, disability or who you love. We are convinced that diversity leads to more creativity and innovation and moves our organization forward. That is why we actively work to create a culture and leadership that offers equal opportunities for all!