Category Management Intern
Company: Lactalis American Group
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionLactalis American Group is currently seeking
candidates to join our Category Management team in Buffalo,
NY.--Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned
business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious
professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by
providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people
together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that
bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of
dairy brands including Galbani, Prsident, Kraft Natural Cheese,
Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi s, and Stonyfield
Organic in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates
in Europe.--At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT,
and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. We are
dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic
workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different
backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you re excited about
this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with
every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to
apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your
EXPERTISE! --You may be just the perfect candidate for this or
other roles within our company.--Lactalis is an equal employment
opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants
with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not
limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or
mental disabilities.------From your PASSION to oursThis is a
12-month paid internship opportunity, where the Category Intern
will assist the Category Manager with the analysis of various data
to develop detailed reports and presentations for the numerous
needs throughout the foodservice division. Contribute to all
Category output and develop continuous improvements wherever
possible.RequirementsFrom your EXPERTISE to oursKey
responsibilities for this position include:Data Analysis: Utilize
data platforms to build an array of reports in support of various
business needs (Sales, Marketing, Trade, Account, and Distributor).
Develop a clear understanding of syndicated data measures.-- Assist
in the analysis of syndicated data reports to assess category
performance and identify opportunities for growth.Report/
Presentation Building:-- Assist in building customer business
reviews that assess category performance and highlight
opportunities for growth.-- Transition syndicated data reports into
a presentation- ready format to be shared with customers through
the effective use of PowerPoint and Excel. Publish monthly reports
for internal review with account managers.-- Assist with building
customer sales presentations for various accounts as
needed.--Category Development: Develop a clear understanding of the
specialty cheese category and drivers of growth. Become familiar
with the Lactalis product line and help identify opportunities for
growth.-- Become familiar with the assigned account business.--
Support various sales teams and varying customer needs. IE
National, Key and Distributor businesses. Will comply with all
Lactalis American Group policies including compliance as explained
by Legal and Human Resources. This description reflects management
s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or
restrict the tasks that may be assignedFrom your STORY to
oursQualified applicants will contribute the following:The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.Education Working towards a bachelor s degree
or master s degree from a four-year college or university, Business
Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.--Experience
Some practical experience through prior internships or professional
experiences. Experience with syndicated data preferred,
specifically IRI and Symphony/EYC. Grocery/supermarket industry
experience a plus.--Skills / Abilities Must be very detail-oriented
with analytical skills. Open-minded, capacity to
understand/analyze/react. Strong communication, organizational
skills, teamwork ability: must be able to multi-task. Proactive in
tasks and sense of urgency meeting deadlines. Significant knowledge
of current software systems including Outlook, Word, Excel,
PowerPoint.-- Strong interpersonal skills including ability to
maintain strong professional relationships with a diverse range of
groups, and associates in different locations. Highly organized
with experience managing multiple projects and priorities while
managing workflow in a deadline driven and service-focused
environment.--
Keywords: Lactalis American Group, Cheektowaga , Category Management Intern, Executive , Buffalo, New York
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