Trade Marketing Intern - Purina

Nestlé nestle.com Open · verified Sep 20, 2026

Brussels Junior Trade Marketing

Entry-level Trade Marketing role at Nestlé. Brussels.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Coordinate point-of-sale materials with external partners and the purchasing team
Create offline retail communications and category messaging that influence shopper behavior
Own content production across Purina and cross-business Nestlé meetings
Build promotional cashpoints and coupons with sales and external partners
Track store visibility, competitor activity, planograms, and daily briefings

What you bring

Fluency in French and/or Dutch, along with English
A degree in Economics, Sales, Communication, Marketing, or a related field, completed or underway
A hands-on junior profile, ideally with prior internship experience
Rigor, initiative, autonomy, and the ability to manage several projects
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Outlook and PowerPoint

Who this fits

This role suits a junior marketer who wants hands-on trade marketing experience in an international FMCG setting and enjoys coordinating across teams and suppliers. The internship starts in February 2027 and runs for six months, with work based in Brussels and from home. You must be eligible to intern in Belgium without requiring a work permit or visa.

From the employer

Position summary:

Where will you work? Nestlé’s offices in Brussels & Homeworking
When will you start? As from February 2027
How long will it last? 6 months

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Trade Marketing Specialist to join our Category Management team for a 6-month paid internship.

As part of Purina, a company committed to enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them, you will contribute to supporting a diverse portfolio of well‑known pet care brands such as Felix, Gourmet, Purina ONE, Pro Plan, and Adventuros, all driven by our mission to create richer lives for pets through nutrition, science, and care.

In this role, you will be responsible for strengthening our in-store footprint with our existing customer base, including FMCG and Specialists retailers. You will work closely with the Shopper Marketing Manager in Nestlé & Purina to improve our in-store presence.

Your Responsibilities:

As trade marketing specialist, you coordinate the development of POS materials, in collaboration with external partners and the purchase department
You develop impactful creative offline/store communication to change shopper behavior & are our team communication specialist, developing category communication by segment
Take ownership of the content creation process during internal meetings with the Purina Team and cross-business Nestlé meetings
Creation of cashpoints and coupons for promotions in-store, coordinating with external partners and the sales department
Streamline EU support and offered services within our Belgian organization
Track our visibility and competition's visibility offline and monitor competition's offline activities
Help the category managers with planograms for customers
Support the shopper marketing manager daily, managing briefings between brand managers and suppliers

What Will Make You Successful?

You are Fluent in French and /or Dutch, and Fluent in English
You have obtained or are currently pursuing a degree in Economics, Sales, Communication, Marketing, or a related field
You are a junior professional, with a hands-on approach and ideally a previous internship experience
You are rigorous, proactive and autonomous, able to manage several projects simultaneously
You possess great interpersonal skills
You are proficient in the Microsoft Office Pack, especially Outlook and PowerPoint

Please note that the scope of responsibilities may evolve during the internship period.

We can only accept students not requiring a work permit or visa to be eligible to perform an internship in Belgium.

What we offer:

Great opportunity to learn to work in a FMCG, international environment
Part of a diverse intern community
Fun and educational events organized for the intern community, with opportunities to broaden your network
Possibility to do a school internship via a university agreement or a voluntary internship after graduating via a CIP (Convention D ‘Immersion Professionnelle)
Competitive internship allowance: 250€ -1200€ net per month (38hrs - 5 days) depending on the type of internship contract
Transport reimbursement
3.5 days of paid leave
10 days possibility to work from abroad
Flexibility to work from home 3 days a week
Pet friendly office with unlimited coffee and fruits

Recruitment Process

1st step: CV screening. We will review your background, experience, and fit for the position
2nd step: Online HR interview. This conversation will focus on your motivation, availability, personality, and alignment with our company culture
3rd step: Online Hiring manager interview. Meet your future internship manager to learn more about the role and discuss how you can contribute to the team

Any questions?

Our recruiters would be glad to answer any pending questions. Feel free to send your questions to careers@be.nestle.com.

Respect is at the heart of Nestlé's culture, of which room for differences is an important part. Differences between people who buy our products and in our workplace. We believe it is important that everyone feels welcome and safe at Nestlé, regardless your gender, religion, cultural background, age, disability or who you love. We are convinced that diversity leads to more creativity and innovation and moves our organization forward. That is why we actively work to create a culture and leadership that offers equal opportunities for all!