Customer Strategic Planner Intern

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. 

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Are you passionate about understanding shopper behavior, analyzing market trends, and contributing to strategic growth plans? Join our team as a Category Strategy Intern and gain hands-on experience in shaping how our brands win in-store and beyond.

As part of the role, you will:

• Support the CSP and local commercial teams in preparing category growth plans.
• Assist in identifying brand volume opportunities using data and insights.
• Analyze product mix and suggest improvement ideas.
• Help develop materials for promotional activations (e.g., special packs, channel-specific offers).
• Track competitor activity and learn how strategic responses are built.
• Contribute to quarterly planning and internal processes like S&OP.
• Join field visits to observe in-store execution and shopper behavior.
• Support promotional budget tracking and reporting.
• Learn how to build tailored category strategies for different channels and customers.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Curiosity and a proactive mindset
• Good communication and collaboration abilities
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Interest in marketing, sales, and consumer behavior
• Fluency in English
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Experiences & Qualifications

• University studies in at least the 2nd or 3rd year of university in Marketing, Business Administration, management or related fields
• Understanding of marketing and trade marketing processes (is a plus)

Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.
• English proficiency is required; knowledge of a local East European language is a plus.
• Familiarity with market data tools (e.g., Nielsen, GfK) is a plus but not mandatory..

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to real-world marketing and customer planning processes.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic business environment.
• Development of analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• A chance to contribute to impactful projects and make a difference

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.