Internship : Category Manager - Netherlands

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of categoryleading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we’re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

Our Offer:

• Professional Development: Gain experience in the fast-moving health sector within an international company.
• Hands-on Learning: Contribute to projects in category management and commercial functions.
• Financial Support: Receive financial support on a monthly basis.

Role Summary:

The Category Management Intern will support the Category Management team in delivering commercial and category growth strategies across the Benelux cluster. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in category management by assisting with market analysis, commercial performance tracking, and shopper insights projects across multiple channels (Mass Market, Pharmacy, and eCommerce).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in gathering and analyzing internal and external data to support category and market analysis.
• Support the preparation of commercial performance reports and dashboards, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Help organize and summarize market and shopper insights to inform category strategies and shelf presentation.
• Contribute to the evaluation of promotional activities and the collection of best practices.
• Participate in the preparation of materials for joint business planning and business partnership meetings.
• Assist in monitoring category trends and competitor activities.
• Support the team in conducting basic research on shopper behavior and category growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, customer marketing, and marketing teams on various projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn about category management and commercial strategies.

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