Commercial Strategy Intern - Meals & Taste Elevation

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 5,900 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Allowance: €625 per month

Travel reimbursement

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. in Amsterdam is looking for a Commercial Strategy Intern to support category development within Meals & Taste Elevation.

You will collaborate with Sales, Revenue Growth Management, Marketing and Finance to map opportunities, track performance, translate data into insights and help shape retailer and channel strategies during a 6-month internship starting February 2027.

Qualifications

• Current bachelor’s or master’s enrolment at a European university for at least 50% of the internship period.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the promo plan alignment with Sales and Revenue Growth Management.
• Track product and category performance to support retailer and channel strategy.
• Conduct market-share and performance analyses.
• Translate data into insights for the Trade Category Manager.
• Support the sell-out forecasting process.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to identify business opportunities.

Skills

English fluency

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Curiosity

Education

Currently enrolled bachelor or master at a European university

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job DescriptionCommercial Strategy Intern - Meals & Taste ElevationWhat’s on the menuWe have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Bachelor or Master student who is interested in making a difference in Category Development at Kraft Heinz!The Category team is at the heart of our commercial activities and sets out and implements an effective category management for our brands. This includes drafting commercial strategies, identifying brand & category opportunities and regular sparring sessions with the marketing, sales, finance, procurement, and other commercial teams.The PositionYou will support the Commercial Strategy team in developing category plans, identifying opportunities and connecting Marketing, Sales, Finance and other commercial functions.As an intern at Kraft Heinz, you will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities from the start. Alongside your day-to-day work, you will have opportunities to develop your professional skills, learn how different functions work together and build relationships across an international business. You are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and bring a fresh perspective. You will receive support from colleagues while being expected to take ownership of agreed projects and deliverables.Depending on your profile, your experience and interests you will be supporting one of the following teams in Amsterdam:· Meals (e.g., Honig) & Taste elevation (e.g., Heinz Tomato Ketchup)· Drinks & Brunch (e.g., Karvan Cévitam, Venz and De Ruijter)If you have a preference, please let us know and this will be respected as much as possible.What you’ll doLead the promo plan alignment in collaboration with our colleagues from Sales and Revenue Growth ManagementTrack product and category performance to support retailer and channel strategyConduct regular market-share and performance analysesTranslate data into relevant insights for the Trade Category ManagerSupport the sell-out forecasting processConduct ad hoc analyses to identify business opportunitiesJob requirementsCurrent bachelor’s or master’s enrolment at a European university for at least 50% of the internship periodStrong written and verbal English skillsIntermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skillsInterest in category strategy, retail and data analysisNOTE : EU working rights are required (Either you have an EU Citizenship, or you are studying in the Netherlands).Professional AttributesCommunication Skills: You will easily be exposed to senior management. Therefore, it’s important you can communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.Ability to Simplify: We like to keep it simple and to execute fast. Your ability to simplify complex challenges and turn them into practical solutions will be highly valued.Commercial Sense : You like to win. You identify growth and performance opportunities while over delivering your targets.Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm : You are curious, learn quickly and bring a positive attitude to the team. People know you as the driver of the team.Organizational skills : Time management has no secrets for you. You are organized, structured, and have a strong attention to detail. You always have an overview of all the results. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.Recruitment process:CV review based on eligibility requirements.Online Pymetrics game assessmentOnline Screening Interview via Microsoft TeamsHiring manager interviewNote: The recruitment process can take 4/6 weeks in totalWhat we offer:Start date : February 2027Duration: 6 monthsAllowance: €625 per month (40 hrs, 5 days) & full reimbursement of travel expensesLocation: Amsterdam, hybrid (occasional home working in alignment with the team)At Kraft Heinz, we provide the playing field. You change the game. Are you up for the challenge?Location(s)AmsterdamKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .