Brand Manager Intern

Position summary

• Where will you work? Nestlé’s offices in Brussels& Homeworking

• When will you start? End of February 2027

• How long will it last? 6 months

We are looking for a motivated Brand Manager Intern to join the Nestlé Food division , working on Garden Gourmet, Maggi and Dairu culinary solutions for the Benelux market for a 6-month paid internship.

Garden Gourmet is one of Nestlé’s key plant-based brands , offering a wide range of delicious and innovative meat‑free products designed to meet the growing demand for flexitarian and vegetarian lifestyles. From product innovation to brand activation, Garden Gourmet plays at the intersection of food, sustainability, and consumer trends .

You will contribute to both strategic projects and day‑to‑day execution . You will gain hands‑on exposure to the full brand management scope, from innovation and renovation, packaging and communication, to tastings, events, and digital activation . This role offers a true 360° marketing experience , with strong cross‑functional collaboration (sales, supply chain, agencies, data teams) and visible impact on products that consumers find on shelf.

In a nutshell: A real 360° marketing experience

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as a key partner to the Food Brand Manager in the innovation and renovation pipeline for Garden Gourmet, ensuring flawless execution through strong project management, factory coordination, interaction with zone stakeholders, and clear communication with internal support functions

• Actively contribute to new product development , including tastings of innovations and competitor products, competitive analyses, and follow‑up on development milestones

• Gain a strong understanding of the category, competitive landscape, and target consumers , and translate insights into brand strategy using tools such as Nielsen and Power BI

• Coordinate and communicate brand and product priorities with Field Sales, Account Managers, Supply Chain, and Master Data teams

• Provide day‑to‑day operational support , including code creation in collaboration with the Data team and logistics such as sending product packages

• Manage artwork changes in collaboration with the media agency and take ownership of the product bible to ensure accuracy and consistency

• Contribute to creative development by creating visuals and materials to support the Field Sales team (one‑pagers, assortment sheets, etc.)

• Support brand activation initiatives , including follow‑up on the Garden Gourmet Foodtruck outings (events, samplings, gatherings) and helping expand its impact and visibility

• Take part in online communication , managing social media channels (Facebook & Instagram), updating the website, developing banners and social posts, and contributing to newsletters for the Garden Gourmet community

What will make you successful?

• You are Fluent in English and French (Dutch is a plus)

• You have obtained or is currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field

• You are proactive , independent , team player , quick learner and able to work in a fast-paced environment

• You are creative , agile and solution-driven

• You are proficient in Microsoft Office with skills on Excel

• You have good analytical skills (Nielsen/Power BI is a plus)

• A previous experience in product/brand management is a plus

What we offer:

• Great opportunity to learn to work in a FMCG, international environment

• Part of a diverse intern community

• Fun and educational events organized for the intern community, with opportunities to broaden your network

• Possibility to do a school internship via a university agreement or a voluntary internship after graduating via a CIP (Convention D ‘Immersion Professionnelle)

• Competitive internship allowance: 250€ -1200€ net per month (38hrs - 5 days) depending on the type of internship contract

• Transport reimbursement

• 3.5 days of paid leave

• 10 days possibility to work from abroad

• Flexibility to work from home 3 days a week

• Pet friendly office with unlimited coffee and fruits

Recruitment Process

• 1st step: CV screening. We will review your background, experience, and fit for the position

• 2nd step