Stage Market Analyst - Consumer & Marketplace Insights & Analytics (CMIA) (opens in new tab)

Nestle SA; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 9,100 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend €900

Company canteen access

Gym access near office

Company laptop

Job summary

Nestlé is offering a 6-month full-time internship in Market Analytics within the Consumer & Marketplace Insights & Analytics (CMIA) team in Lombardia, Italy. You will support cross‑category data analysis and dashboards, turning market and shopper data into actionable insights for Nestlé categories.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Trade Marketing and Sales, work with external data partners, and gain experience across analytics, reporting and AI-enabled tools in a dynamic, international

Qualifications

• Undergraduates or graduates in Economics/Statistics.
• Advanced English (written and spoken).
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with data visualization or AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market, retail, shopper and consumer data to identify trends and opportunities across multiple FMCG categories.
• Monitor KPI-based category performance and support recurring reporting and ad-hoc analyses.
• Transform datasets into executive-ready insights and recommendations for decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Economics

Statistics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Stage Market Analyst - Consumer & Marketplace Insights & Analytics (CMIA)

Position Snapshot

• Undergraduates or graduates in Economics/ Statistics
• Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities
• Full-time internship (6 months) – We offer a monthly allowance of €900, free access to the company canteen, free access to a partner gym near the office, and a company laptop.
• Dynamic and international environment, with opportunities to learn from cross‑functional teams and global stakeholders

Position Summary

Support the Cross‑Category CMIA team in transforming market, retail, shopper and consumer data into actionable insights that inform business decisions across Nestlé categories. The role combines market performance analysis, data analytics, dashboarding and consumer & marketplace insights, with close interaction across Marketing, Trade Marketing, Sales and external data and research partners.

A day in the life...

• Analyze market, retail, shopper and consumer data to identify key trends, performance drivers and business opportunities across multiple FMCG categories.
• Monitor category and market performance through key KPIs, supporting recurring business reporting and ad‑hoc analyses for internal stakeholders.
• Transform complex datasets into clear, executive‑ready insights and recommendations to support business decision‑making.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of business performance dashboards, integrating information from different data sources.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reporting tools, databases and analytical outputs.
• Support cross‑category analyses on market dynamics, consumer and shopper trends, and competitive developments.
• Collaborate with external research and data partners to collect, validate and interpret market information.
• Support the adoption of new analytics, AI and market‑intelligence tools, helping build and share knowledge across the organization.
• Work closely with Marketing, Trade Marketing, Sales and CMIA stakeholders, supporting both recurring business needs and ad‑hoc strategic questions.

What will make you successful

• Proactive, curious and business-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with large and diverse datasets.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and ability to manage priorities and strict deadlines.
• Ability to turn data into a clear business story and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced English, both written and spoken.
• Very good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data visualization, analytics or AI tools is considered a plus.

Our Selection Process

Step 1:

Meeting with HR – Talent Acquisition → Motivational and Attitudinal Assessment
An introductory conversation focused on your motivations, your academic and extracurricular experiences, and your interest in Consumer & Marketplace Insights and the FMCG industry.

Step 2:

Meeting with the Business (Reference Tutor / Line Manager) → Technical Deep Dive
A more detailed interview aimed at understanding your analytical approach, your ability to interpret data, and your curiosity toward consumer and shopper behavior.
During this step, you may also be asked to share an insight or an observation about a fast‑moving consumer goods category (e.g., coffee, beverages, petcare, confectionery). We encourage you to explore the trends and consumer behaviors within the Italian market that interest you the most.

Step 3:

Feedback
You will receive feedback at the end of the process, regardless of the outcome.

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