Are you commercially minded and eager to contribute to the growth of brands like Hipro, Alpro, Danio, and Danoontje? Do you have an affinity for data and an interest in how producers and retailers collaborate? Then you might be the person we’re looking for as a Category Management Intern in our dynamic team in Rijswijk!

As a Category Management Intern, you’ll be involved in analyzing market data, developing insights, and translating those into concrete actions for shelf layout, promotions, and product development. You’ll get the opportunity to collaborate with various departments and actively help shape the categories of the future.

Ready to put your talent to work in our dynamic team in Rijswijk? Apply now and actively contribute to the growth of our brands at Danone!

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In this internship, you will be part of the Category & Channel Development team at Danone Netherlands. We are responsible for growing our share in the dairy and plant-based categories. We do this by analyzing category data and translating it into actionable insights. These insights are shared not only with our internal colleagues but also with our retail partners. Together, we shape the shelf of tomorrow - and the future! During your internship, you’ll learn how category management works, how consumers make choices in dairy and plant-based products, and how retailers can respond to these behaviors. You’ll support the team with monthly reports and help solve complex challenges.

Your main responsibilities include

• Preparing and sharing monthly reports
• Analyzing data to gain shopper, category, and retail insights
• Translating insights into actions related to shelf layout, promotion planning, and product development
• Collaborating with internal departments such as brand management and (shopper) marketing

And that’s not all! There are always ongoing projects you can contribute to—and you’re encouraged to be proactive!

• You are a Bachelor/Master student in business, marketing, or a similar field
• You have strong analytical skills and enjoy working with data
• You are a strong communicator and easily connect with others
• You are independent, eager to learn, and a true team player
• You are accurate and not afraid of a challenge

There are also some compulsory requirements:

• Enrolled as a Bachelors/Masters student during the whole internship period;

• You are a resident of the Netherlands and hold a valid BSN number (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to have a valid Dutch residency permit);

• Ideally available to start in January/ February for a minimum of 6 months, 4-5 days per week;

• You are fluent in Dutch - spoken and written;
• You are available to work in Rijswijk one day per week (Monday)

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

We Offer

In addition to gaining invaluable hands-on experience at a large multinational organization, we offer:  

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship);
• Home working allowance of 2.40 euros per day;
• A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel;
• Hybrid working environment allowing for desired flexibility;
• Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events;
• International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL;
• Active Internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands.

What’s Next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 16 September 2025 In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Dana Al Fakieh via dana.al-fakieh@danone.com

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status