Trade Marketing Intern

Barilla Group barillagroup.com Open · verified Sep 20, 2026

Istanbul Junior Trade Marketing

Entry-level Trade Marketing role at Barilla Group. Istanbul.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Help plan and deliver customer activations, sponsorships, events, and visibility work with agencies and internal teams
Monitor customer results, sales volumes, and product mix, then produce accurate channel and account updates
Gather sales information to track customer growth, spot opportunities, and support business reviews
Create reports, presentations, and summaries while coordinating promotional materials and customer communications
Follow up on suppliers, budgets, contracts, invoices, payments, and execution logistics

What you bring

You are at least a third-year bachelor’s student in business or a related discipline
You communicate in English and work confidently with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
You bring strong organization, communication, and negotiation skills
You combine analytical thinking with creativity; FMCG experience is a plus

Who this fits

This Istanbul internship suits a business student who wants practical trade marketing work and can collaborate with sales, finance, agencies, suppliers, and other stakeholders. You must be available for at least six months and work at least three days each week. The role emphasizes reporting, coordination, commercial support, and hands-on project delivery.

From the employer

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision.

From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence. Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation.

Now, as Barilla Turkey we are looking for a Trade Marketing Intern to join our team!

We are searching for candidates who are willing to be part of Barilla Turkey for minimum 6 months, available minimum 3 days in a week.

Job Description:

Support the Trade Marketing team in the planning and execution of customer activations, sponsorships, events and visibility projects, coordinating with agencies, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Track customer performance, monthly sales volumes and product mix, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across channels and key accounts.
Collect and consolidate data from sales teams to monitor customer development, identify opportunities and support business reviews.
Prepare reports, presentations and management summaries to support commercial decision-making and performance tracking.
Coordinate the development and delivery of trade marketing materials, promotional assets and customer communication tools.
Support the management of suppliers and external partners, ensuring timely follow-up on quotations, production, logistics and execution processes.
Contribute to contract, invoice and payment tracking processes while working closely with finance and external stakeholders.
Support trade marketing budget tracking and expenditure monitoring to ensure efficient use of resources.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3rd grade students currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, or a related field.
Proficiency in English.
Strong MS Office Applications skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong organizational and communication skills, with effective negotiation ability.
Powerful analytical and creative skills.
Previous experience in FMCG sector is a plus.

What we offer ?

Get hands-on experience and take part in meaningful projects from day one.
Learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable skills for your future career.
Be part of a supportive team where your ideas and contributions are valued.

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.