PVM Internship Marketing Marketing Mentos Candies - Amsterdam Location

At Perfetti Van Melle, you will join the Global Mentos Gum brand team as an intern, reporting to a Global Brand Manager. The team is focused on driving incremental growth for the Mentos Gum brand by developing new product concepts for a global roll-out.

During your internship, you will support and assist the team in various brand projects and initiatives as well as day-to-day operational tasks.

The internship opportunity

• Support the preparation of presentations, analyses, and reports related to Mentos portfolio management and sales
• Support the organization and maintenance of samples from the global portfolio, including inbound and outbound sample management
• Support packaging management in close collaboration with the global design agency, including briefs and 3D materials
• Support communication with global markets in relation to ongoing activities and NPD projects
• Support the preparation, coordination, and roll-out of major global NPD introductions and activations
• Update and analyze the global portfolio, including SKU mapping, key facts, competitors, and top SKUs
• Assist the Mentos Gum brand team in preparing strategic meetings, research, and recommendations for new projects
• Search for and collect examples of Mentos brand activity on social media in different countries, identifying improvement areas based on brand book guidance and inspiration for next steps

Our perfect candidate

• You are looking for a Meewerkstage (work-internship) for at least 20 weeks at a Dutch HBO/University
• You are currently enrolled in a study in the Netherlands in Marketing or a related field and are looking for an internship of at least 20 weeks
• You have strong English skills, as this is the main language in the business
• You are eager and proactive, approach people easily, are ready to take on work and new projects for your development, and are not afraid to ask for help when needed

We offer

• An inspiring, creative, and supportive team culture in an international environment to learn and develop yourself
• Hybrid work after the first month of the internship, with 3 days at the office and 2 days working from home
• Real-world experience in a global corporate environment