PVM Internship Marketing Mentos Gum

At Perfetti Van Melle, the Global Mentos Gum brand team is looking for an intern who will report to a Global Brand Manager and support the development of new product concepts for global rollout. The team is focused on driving incremental growth for the Mentos Gum brand through brand projects, initiatives, and day-to-day operational tasks.

The internship opportunity

• Support the preparation of presentations, analysis, and reports around Mentos portfolio management and sales
• Support the organization and maintenance of samples from the global portfolio, including inbound and outbound sample management
• Support the management of packaging in close connection with the global design agency, including briefs and 3Ds
• Support communication with global markets in relation to ongoing activities and NPD projects
• Support the preparation, coordination, and rollout of major global NPD introductions and activations
• Update and analyze the global portfolios, including mapping by SKU key facts and key competitors/top SKUs
• Assist the Mentos Gum brand team in preparing strategic meetings, research, and recommendations for new projects
• Search and collect information on what the Mentos brand is doing on social media in different countries and identify 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 related fields 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 keen 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
• Opportunity to work partially from home after the first two months of your internship
• Real-world experience in a global corporate environment