Category Management Intern
Posted 2 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Category Management Internship - Summer 2027”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Internship
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness, Communications, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
COMPANY OVERVIEW
HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your eyes, hands, arms, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to design innovative, high performance PPE that helps ensure workers return home in the same condition they arrived. Our mission is to provide the protection that makes this possible, for every worker, everywhere.
SUMMARY
We are seeking a motivated and analytical Category Management Intern to support HexArmor’s product categories across Gloves, Helmets, Hearing, and Eyewear. This internship provides hands-on experience in category management, product strategy, market research, competitive analysis, sales support, and cross-functional collaboration.
The Category Management Intern will work closely with Category Management, Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to support initiatives that drive category growth, improve product positioning, and strengthen HexArmor’s competitive position in the market.
LOCATION
Onsite at HexArmor Corporate Headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan (640 Leffingwell Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI)
SCHEDULE
This is a 14-week, full-time internship beginning May 17, 2027. Interns will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during our standard business hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Category & Market Research
- Support Category Managers across Gloves, Helmets, Hearing, and Eyewear with market and competitive research.
- Research competitor products, pricing, features, and positioning.
- Assist with identifying market trends, customer needs, and potential category opportunities.
- Help organize and maintain category and competitive intelligence.
Data & Business Analysis
- Assist with analyzing sales, product, and market data to identify trends and opportunities.
- Build and maintain Excel reports and tracking tools.
- Support the preparation of presentations and materials for category reviews and business planning.
Product & Marketing Support
- Develop knowledge of HexArmor’s products and their applications across all four categories.
- Assist with product launches, product updates, sales tools, and training materials.
- Support Product Management and Marketing with research and project-related needs.