Trade Marketing & Category Management Internship (6 months)

About the role

Barilla is looking for a motivated intern to support its Trade Marketing and Category Management teams in Brussels. Over a six‑month period you will work across the company’s key brands, gaining hands‑on experience in market analysis, promotional planning and client‑facing activities.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and implement tools from the media plan.
• Develop marketing assets such as sales pitches and innovation support plans.
• Analyse category performance, conduct competitive intelligence and use Nielsen data.
• Design and execute trade‑marketing actions (direct mailing, e‑commerce, in‑store visibility, couponing, events).
• Manage agency relationships from briefing to final material delivery.
• Track trade‑marketing activities and ensure materials are available for the sales force.
• Evaluate in‑store operation performance (promotion reports, sales impact).
• Assist in client‑meeting preparation and budget monitoring using SAP.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing or Management.
• Energetic, autonomous, rigorous and well‑organized.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• SAP

What we offer

• Monthly stipend of €1,400.
• Professional development and global experience in an international environment.
• 40 % remote work (hybrid model).
• Meal vouchers and 75 % reimbursement of transportation costs.
• Supportive team and a community of interns and apprentices.