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[Apply on PepsiCo’s careers site →](https://globalcampus-pepsico.icims.com/jobs/480890/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [PepsiCo](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/) / First Gen: Category Management Intern ## Job description ### Overview Winter term: January/February to July 2027 Pepsi, Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos — hungry for more than just great flavors? Experience what it’s like to shape the future of iconic brands and step into a workplace where culture, creativity, and collaboration drive everything we do. Every 6 months, PepsiCo BeNeLux welcomes new talent just like you. Our internship program for (near-)graduates offers meaningful projects, mentorship and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills through hands-on experience. It’s not just on-the-job learning, but a chance to develop both personally and professionally. Join our group of around 30 interns and become part of a community where your voice and perspective matter. ### RESPONSIBILITIES During this internship, you’ll get a mix of research, creative thinking, and hands‑on data work. For example, you will: Work with Nielsen, YouGov, Albert Heijn & Jumbo data to uncover shopper behavior and market opportunities. Analyze customer‑specific data and translate insights into clear recommendations. Prepare customer meetings together with Category Managers — you’ll deliver strong analyses and sharp visuals. Contribute to (or even lead!) improvement projects that make our processes smarter, faster, or more innovative. ### Spot trends you stay up‑to‑date with developments in the market and within categories. Experiment with tools, from advanced Excel features to AI‑powered insights. Conduct deep dives into retailers, perform in‑store research, and analyze shopper behavior. ### In short you help us understand what’s happening on the shop floor — and why. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects A community of interns - offering additional support, the opportunity to build connections, workshops and much more Internship compensation of 550€/month and travel reimbursement Work-from-home toolkit Qualifications ### WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Has a natural curiosity (towards people, behavior, trends… and tools like Excel & AI). Isn’t scared of data, you enjoy it and want to understand what happens behind the numbers. Takes initiative and likes picking up a project independently. ### Is a strong communicator you present your insights clearly to different teams. Works in a structured way but is flexible enough to handle the fast pace of FMCG. Is eager to learn within an energetic, commercial, and super fun team. Has at least a good basic command of the English language. You collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, and Insights, and you report to the Category Management Lead. You are currently studying or have recently graduated (up to a maximum of 3 months after graduation). YOUR RECRUITMENT JOURNEY Phone screening with one of our recruiters Interview at our office/online Offer: You’re hired! Welcome to PepsiCo CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. Want more info? Check out www.pepsico.com! ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Utrecht, Netherlands - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on PepsiCo’s careers site →](https://globalcampus-pepsico.icims.com/jobs/480890/login) ## Hiring at PepsiCo - Open jobs: 2,421 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All PepsiCo jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at PepsiCo ### [Control & Reporting Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/e076c7f1b10f54e26353/) Utrecht, Netherlands ### [Customer Collaboration specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/f4d601052719b018223a/) Utrecht, Netherlands ### [First Gen: Brand Marketing (Doritos and Portfolio Transformation) Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/60e1bfc348e16d7df68d/) Utrecht, Netherlands ### [First Gen: Digital Marketing Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/eff8207fa13ae3089b2f/) Utrecht, Netherlands ### [First Gen: Food Brand Marketing Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/01cd0034152f30a606d6/) Utrecht, Netherlands ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Manager, Category Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/7e5fc1bca6005dcd6aa1/) Sandisk ### [Pflichtpraktikum Category Management (m/w/d)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/bd4aacc38da31e5e93bd/) Genuine Parts · Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia ### [Stage Category Management & Merchandising F/H](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/51e48edde1eaafba85c6/) Nestlé · Issy-les-Moulineaux, FR ### [[RG]Director, Category Management(Home)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coupang/jobs/c3be8f733e8af7ac5bd8/) Coupang · Shenzhen ### [AWS Gen IA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/e2c01fe8a46e9ee30741/) NTT · Quito, Ecuador OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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