Trade Marketing Channel Specialist

At Purina we are committed to create richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet.

Position Snapshot

• Nestlé Purina Commerciale in Italy, Milan HQ
• Pet-friendly workplace
• Undergraduates or graduates in trade marketing, marketing, economics
• Nestlé welcomes people with disability
• Full-time internship (6 months) – We offer a monthly allowance of €900, free access to the company canteen, free access to a partner gym near the office, and a company laptop.
• Start date: November 2026

Position Summary

Join Purina as a Trade Marketing Intern – Channel Specialist and dive into the world of pet care retail strategy. You'll support distribution and assortment planning, analyze sell-in/sell-out data, and help develop in-store materials.

Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to bring campaigns to life. We’re looking for a curious, analytical mind with a passion for FMCG and strong Excel skills.

Start your career in a dynamic, international environment where learning never stops.

Join us at Purina and you’ll lead the digital revolution in pet care with us.

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A day in the life of…

• Support in create selling stories based on the uniqueness of our strategic brands;
• Collaborate with internal (sales and marketing) stakeholders on daily basis;
• Support the team for analysis and reports of the data of sell in and sell out in order to track the performance of our strategic channels and brands;
• Support in analyse the return of investments of the activities in the point of sales;
• Support in analyse the performances of our Sell Out Team;
• Support in manage the costs of our warehouse;
• Support in manage the APP for the Sales Force.

What will make you successful

• Undergraduates or graduates trade marketing, marketing or economics;
• Passionate about building activities to push the sell out in the shops;
• Communication and analytical skills and good knowledge of Excel;
• Result Focus;
• Curiosity and proactivity;
• Team player;
• Fluent in both Italian and English.

Our Selection Process

Step 1:

Meeting with HR – Talent Acquisition → Motivational and Attitudinal Assessment
An introductory conversation focused on your motivations, your academic and extracurricular experiences, and your interest in Consumer & Marketplace Insights and the FMCG industry.

Step 2:

Meeting with the Business (Reference Tutor / Line Manager) → Role & Business Case

Together with the Manager, you’ll explore the Trade Marketing role and commercial context, working on a business case focused on data analysis, in-store activities, and channel performance. This step is designed to assess your analytical thinking, curiosity, and result-driven mindset, as well as your ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Step 3:

Feedback
You will receive feedback at the end of the process, regardless of the outcome.

What does it mean working at Purina?

At Purina, we’ve worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves.

When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community.

You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better. Who feel safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work.

We’re committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, pushing their limits and realising their full potential.

That’s the Power of Purina.

Are you ready to discover what’s possible?

Purina is part of Nestlé Group.

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