Category Planning and Development Intern

Organic Valley; Cashton (WI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

Housing stipend

Job summary

Organic Valley is offering a Category Planning and Development Intern position for Summer 2027 in Cashton, WI. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration at the Cashton office with flexible remote work, averaging 3–5 days on-site per week and remote options for the remainder.

The intern will work 40 hours per week for 12 weeks, with an hourly wage of $20. The program emphasizes hands-on pricing, shopper insights, and data-supported decision making within the organic CPG sector.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education, with one year or less from graduation.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, or Management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Support pricing strategy and revenue growth initiatives with data-driven insights.
• Assist shopper insights and strategy development using behavioral data.
• Coordinate ad hoc analyses and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/Marketing/Management

Within one year of graduation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Category Planning and Development Intern

Summer Internship 2027: May 31st, 2027 - August 20th, 2027.

Location – Low Hybrid

This is a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our Cashton, WI office for 3-5 days per week and the rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite.

Employee Type – Hourly

Bonus Eligibility – No

Safety Sensitive – No

As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports this mission while gaining valuable hands‑on experience. Beyond day‑to‑day projects, our internship program offers professional development opportunities, networking events with leaders across the cooperative, community involvement experiences, and connections with fellow interns. It's a chance to grow your skills, make an impact, and be part of an organization dedicated to creating a healthier future for people, animals, and the planet.

Summary of Role

We are seeking a motivated and analytical intern to support high-impact initiatives within our Category Planning and Development team. This internship offers hands‑on experience in pricing strategy, shopper insights, and data‑driven decision‑making in the organic CPG industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pricing & Revenue Growth Management

• Help create actionable and executive‑level price architecture reporting dashboards.
• Benchmark pricing against identified competitive sets.
• Analyze actual pricing versus base and promotional price recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to refine pricing insights.
• Support Revenue Growth Management (RGM) activities by conducting market pricing and trade spend reviews within the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) system.

Shopper Insights & Strategy Development

• Help develop shopper‑centric strategies for select retailers using behavioral and transactional data.
• Analyze shopper panel data to support retailer‑specific shopper strategies.
• Develop assortment and messaging recommendations aligned with shopper behavior.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Ad hoc analysis
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Currently enrolled in post‑secondary education with one year or less from graduation required.
• Currently working towards a degree in Business, Marketing, or Management.
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs required.
• Ability to prioritize workload and responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Interest in organic and working with farmers and cooperative business model preferred.

Base hourly wage range: $20.00 per hour

Hours per week: 40 hours

Internship Program Overview

• Program concludes after 12 weeks
• Furnished housing provided or housing stipend
• Engaging and project‑based experiences with a leading organic food brand
• Network and learn from our business leaders in a "Learn The Co‑op Series"
• Various intern group events held throughout the summer
• Interns are paid hourly for time worked
• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work