Intern - Category Development

An internship on Chobani's Category Development team will allow the candidate to enhance their real-life experiences and learn modern skillsets within the field that they are studying. It is an outstanding opportunity to get hands-on experience, working with category, consumer and shopper insights data.

The role will be part of the Chobani Category Development team, within the Commercial Growth organization at Chobani. The candidate will gain a better understanding of the CPG industry, category management and Chobani. They will learn how the 4Ps (product assortment, pricing, promotions, and placement) impact both Category and Chobani trends and play a key part in providing internal category support.

The intern will be focused on one major Category Project, such as Aisle Redesign, researching examples of aisle redesign throughout the store (i.e. Soup, Pet, Beauty) and providing recommendations for the categories we play in (i.e. Yogurt, Creamer, RTD Coffee). Along with category project, the intern will support team by tracking promotions, analyzing and conducting analysis and other duties as assigned.

Coming out of this internship, the candidate will have a better understanding of:
* Category influence in consumer shopping experience
* Weekly consumption-based reporting creation and maintenance
* Value of trend analysis (business performance and drivers) to seize value-creating opportunities as well as take corrective action as necessary.
* How to track promotions and the impact it can have on business results
* How to improve tools, templates, and process to maximize team efficiency
* Syndicated data (Nielsen) and how we leverage both internally and with our retailers
* Value of Space planning software and importance of ensuring items are up to date by leveraging our internal digital asset management system
* Creating important trend updates to key internal stakeholders
* Other duties as assigned

* Working towards a Bachelor's degree and currently enrolled in an accredited university
* Eagerness to learn, grow, participate and contribute to the team
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Desire to to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and dynamic environment
* Detailed and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects against deadlines
* Interest in consumer-packaged goods industry
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Tools

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.