Category Management Intern - On-site/ Part-Time 15-20hrs/week

Job Description

Job Description

Lassonde Pappas & Co . is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

Hourly Pay Rate of $20/hr

POSITION SUMMARY

The Intern, Category Management will support the development, execution, and evaluation of marketing campaigns and innovation projects across multiple brands. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to learn how new product ideas are brought to market and how brand strategies are executed within a consumer goods company. The intern will assist in conducting research, analyzing trends, supporting promotional planning, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Primary Responsibilities include :

• Report Generation: Support category and brand performance reporting (weekly/monthly) for assigned retailers and categories
• Build and maintain Excel-based models, trackers, and dashboards; ensure accuracy and consistency of inputs and outputs.
• Analysis: Analyze syndicated data to identify trends, growth opportunities in distribution
• Assist with assortment analytics (SKU productivity, whitespace, rationalization) and planogram/merchandising support.
• Support promotional analysis (lift, ROI proxies, post-event reviews) and help document learnings and recommendations.
• Presentation/Communication: Contribute to retailer presentations by creating clear charts, tables, and concise storylines.
• Continuous Improvement: Help improve data processes by documenting methods, standardizing templates, and identifying automation opportunities. Continue to data maintenance processes
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams like Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales.
• Process Improvement: Help document processes and identify areas for efficiency

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Operations Management or similar field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Interest in consumer products, branding, and innovation.
• Available 15–20 hours/week during business hours.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or campus experience in marketing, communications, or product development.
• Experience with market research tools (e.g., Mintel, Nielsen, IRI) is a plus.
• Exposure to project management or collaboration platforms (e.g., Monday.com, Asana, Teams).
• Passion for food, beverages, and consumer behavior.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.