Trade Marketing Intern

Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits, created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has developed through organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including: Absolut Vodka, Ricard, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Jameson, Martell, Havana Club, Beefeater, Malibu, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët. Pernod Ricard’s brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets. Pernod Ricard Belgium is a distribution affiliate responsible for operations in Belgium and Luxembourg. The internship will be based in Belgium.

Job description

You will join the Belux Trade Marketing team & report to the Head of Trade Marketing to assist them in their daily operations. The Trade Maketing Trainee has a central position between the different departments of the company (Sales, Marketing, Field).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Performance tracking via different data sources (Shopper data, Nielsen)
• Monthly diagnostic of the category, our brands and the competition
• Support in ad-hoc studies
• Folder tracking & competitive intelligence
• Help for the yearly brand plans preparation
• Support the Trade Marketing managers & Key Accounts managers
• Annual and/or quarterly Business Reviews
• Creation & development of tailor-made actions at the retailers & outlets
• Creation of visuals, trade insert & displays
• Support for the Field Force
• Organize consumer animations and brand acceleration plans with KPI Monitoring
• Develop sales argumentation for product launches and/or activations
• Other topics related to trade projects

Student Profile

• You have strong analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational/time-management and problem-solving skills
• You are eager to learn
• You are familiar with Powerpoint, Excel and Word.
• Proactive approach and ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines
• Experience with Nielsen and/or data analytics is a plus

Languages

Languages: Fluency - French and English

What do we offer

A varied and inspiring internship and a pleasant and informal working environment.

Furthermore, we offer:

• 850€/month net
• A laptop
• Full refund of transportation costs
• Responsibility and empowerment in your internship
• Staff discount on our beautiful portfolio
• And last but not least, our Convivial company outings and Thirsty Thursdays in our own bar, where you can taste the mixed arts of your colleagues.

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality.

Pernod Ricard’s consolidated sales amounted to € 10,959 million in fiscal year FY25. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.