Internship Marketing & Category Management

Jacobs Douwe Egberts Peet's (JDE Peet's) is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company. For more than 265 years, JDE Peet's has been inspired by the belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. Today, JDE Peet's unleashes the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries, through a portfolio of over 50 brands including Douwe Egberts, L’OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.

We're looking for a Shopper Marketing Intern to strengthen our sales team in Brussels. As a Shopper Marketing Intern at JDE  you will work on a set of different global and local brands within the portfolio (SENSEO®, L’Or , Douwe Egberts, Jacqmotte). Interns at JDE get an in depth understanding of the sales industry while learning from reputable sales professionals. A Shopper Marketing Intern provides support for the sales team including:

• Putting the analytical skills into practice by analysing sales results and translating them into arguments or action points;
• Update of different reporting tools + involvement in improvement of dashboarding projects
• Support with customers category management: gather market insights and trends, analyse customer sales results, create selling stories and BR/JBP presentations to support the segment marketing specialist/sales team;
• Development of communication/POS material: follow up the development and implementation from A to Z; collecting assets, briefing agency, follow up correction rounds and implementation;
• Assist in the organization of trade fairs: developing POS material, backwall visuals and administrative support;
• Administrational support for sales colleagues in both field, shopper and customer functions;
• Opportunity to accompany the external field team for a day to experience what happens in the stores;
• Support sales initiatives such as creating presentations made out of the sales data;
•  Option to broaden the knowledge of sales and FMCG. 

If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 250 years. We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like.

For this role as an Shopper Marketing Intern, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• You are a student in economics, business, communication, marketing, or has experience in courses with analytics and e-commerce;
• Internship is mandatory for your studies;
• Eager to learn;
• Good communication and analytical skills;
• You are commercially minded;
• Hands on mentality and agile;
• Detail-oriented and precise
• Experience with MS Microsoft programs;
• You’re interested in the coffee and tea business;
• You’re available for at least 5 months (ideally 6 or more) starting from July/August 2025. 
• Fluent in French and/or Dutch. Fluent in English.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We are united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to explore opportunities and spark new ideas that make a significant impact. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.

We believe that amazing things can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. A diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way. Regardless of who you are, where you come from, or how you live your life, you can achieve your ambitions and contribute to our success. When you grow, we grow, and coffee & tea grows.

What’s next?

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! After we received your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. The recruitment process includes an online assessment, followed by interviews.

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s, we strive to create a better future by authentically serving, reflecting, and embracing everyone. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone feels comfortable being their true selves and can unleash their full potential. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we prioritize DE&I in our people processes. This approach helps us drive objectivity and eliminate potential biases, ensuring an inclusive workplace experience. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Find out more at:   https://careers.jacobsdouweegberts.com/

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