Category Planning and Development Intern

About the role

As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports this mission while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Beyond day-to-day projects, our internship program offers professional development opportunities, networking events with leaders across the cooperative, community involvement experiences, and connections with fellow interns. It's a chance to grow your skills, make an impact, and be part of an organization dedicated to creating a healthier future for people, animals, and the planet. This is a hybrid role based in Cashton, WI, requiring 3‑5 days onsite per week with the flexibility to work remotely or onsite for the remaining time.

Responsibilities

• Help create actionable and executive-level price architecture reporting dashboards.
• Benchmark pricing against identified competitive sets.
• Analyze actual pricing versus base and promotional price recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine pricing insights.
• Support Revenue Growth Management (RGM) activities by conducting market pricing and trade spend reviews within the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) system.
• Help develop shopper-centric strategies for select retailers using behavioral and transactional data.
• Analyze shopper panel data to support retailer-specific shopper strategies.
• Develop assortment and messaging recommendations aligned with shopper behavior.
• Ad hoc analysis.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in post‑secondary education with one year or less until graduation.
• Working toward a degree in Business, Marketing, or Management.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to prioritize workload and responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Interest in organic products and experience working with farmers and the cooperative business model (preferred).

Benefits

• Program concludes after 12 weeks.
• Furnished housing provided or a housing stipend.
• Engaging, project‑based experiences with a leading organic food brand.
• Network and learn from business leaders in the “Learn The Co‑op Series”.
• Various intern group events held throughout the summer.