Category Intern

Müller UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Category Intern placement with Müller UK & Ireland in Manchester (base flexible) for 13 months. You will join the Category, Brand & Marketing team to analyse product and consumer data, generate insights, and support new product launches.

This role is primarily home-based with regular travel to our main office and other UK dairy sites. You will develop hands-on skills in retailer data, market reviews, and strategic projects while building your career.

Qualifications

• University students on track to achieve a 2:1 and above.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Numeracy and analytical ability with data-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Retailer account management and data-driven recommendations.
• Support range reviews and market presentations.
• Create reports and uncover actionable insights from data.
• Collaborate on marketing insights projects and store reviews.
• Assist in long-term strategy development and prioritize projects.
• Lead specific projects aligned with Müller priorities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Initiative and teamwork

Organisational skills

Project management

Numeracy and analytics

Consumer behaviour

Education

2:1 degree on track

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Job Title: Category Intern
• Location: Manchester- base location can be flexible and regular travel will be required
• Contract: Starting July 2027, 13-month Fixed Term Contract
• Hours/Shift Pattern: 9am- 5pm, Monday to Friday

Why join the Muller Internship Program?

At Müller, we're passionate about helping students launch their careers through our dynamic Internship Programmes.
Over 13 months, you'll gain hands‑on experience in a professional environment while building the skills that matter - technical expertise, leadership, communication, and more.
Our tailored learning journey blends real‑world challenges with personal development, so you'll grow in confidence and capability from day one.
Ready to shape your future with Müller? Let's make it happen.

Who is Müller Milk & Ingredients:

Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) is the UK's largest producer of branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. As part of Müller UK & Ireland, MMI supplies around 30% of Britain's fresh milk and operates a nationwide network of dairies and depots.

We work with over 1,300 British farmers to transform milk into a wide range of products, including Müller Milk and dairy ingredients used by food manufacturers and retailers. MMI is committed to sustainability, innovation, and building a better future for dairy‑investing in reducing food waste and improving environmental efficiency across our operations.

What you\'ll be doing:

We\'re offering an exciting opportunity for a placement student to join our Category, Brand & Marketing team for 13 months. This team works closely with retailers and internal account teams to deliver insights, drive innovation, and support strategic decision‑making.

As a placement student, you\'ll gain hands‑on experience in analysing product and consumer data, generating business insights, and supporting the launch of new products. You\'ll also develop valuable skills that can support a wide range of future career paths.

This role is primarily home‑based but will involve regular travel to our main office in Droitwich, other UK dairy sites (Glasgow, Manchester, Market Drayton, Stonehouse, or Bridgwater), and retailer head offices.

Key tasks & responsibilities include:

• Retailer Account Management: Owning relationship with key retailers and providing data‑driven recommendations to improve product performance

• Range Reviews & Market Presentations: Supporting the creation and delivery of range reviews, compiling insights that influence market strategies

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Creating bespoke reports, developing new methods for analysing data, and uncovering actionable insights

• Marketing Insights: Collaborating with data and insights providers to commission research projects, conduct store reviews, and compile market activity reports

• Strategy Support: Assisting the wider team with long‑term strategy development

• Project Management: Lead specific projects that align with Müller\'s strategic priorities

• You\’ll have the opportunity to explore various aspects of our work before being given responsibility for key projects that align with your strengths and interests.

What we\'re looking for:

We welcome applications from individuals who are curious, motivated and eager to dive into the world of Category. We\'re seeking university students who are on track to achieve a 2:1 and above and are looking for a placement year role.

• Excellent communication skills: Strong written and verbal abilities

• Problem solving: Innovative thinking and solution‑oriented approach

• Initiative and teamwork: Capability to work independently and collaboratively

• Organisational skills: Effective time management and high attention to detail

• Project management: Experience or aptitude in managing projects

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills:Making data‑driven decisions to solve problems efficiently

• Consumer Behaviour: Curious and interested in people and how to change their behaviour

• Technical proficiency: Competence with Microsoft office and digital tools, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel very desirable

• UK Driving License: Must hold a full UK driving licence for at least one year

• UK Residency: Eligibility to work in the UK (Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship as the salary falls below the required threshold.)

Why Join Muller?

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain, and operates Muller Yogurts & Desserts, Muller Milk & Ingredients and Muller Services Ltd.

Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain\'s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year.

We produce the nation\'s most loved dairy products.

We make dairy that makes people smile - as well as being nutritious and delicious! From Müller Corner yogurts to the 100% British milk you put in your morning cuppa, our products have been loved across the UK & Ireland for generations.

Sourcing milk from over 1,000 farms up and down the UK, we serve millions of families every day with a range of branded and private label goods which are nutritious and delicious. We\'re one of the UK and Ireland\'s major dairy manufacturers and, with milk in 97% of UK fridges and yogurt in 78%, there\'s a very good chance you have a Müller product in yours.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

At Müller, we\'re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don\'t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we\'re happy to support you.

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