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Category Management Intern

CompanyMolson Coors
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will collaborate with various stakeholders to complete a robust project focused on business needs and present findings to senior sales leadership. Responsibilities include leveraging data to develop category insights, assisting in shopper research, and supporting the creation of selling stories for the sales organization.
Internship Type
mc student intern
Company Size
12338
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
From Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling and Staropramen to Coors Banquet, Blue Moon Belgian White, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Vizzy, Creemore Springs and more, our 16,000+ employees across the globe make and market many of the most beloved beverage brands in the world. While our history is rooted in beer, we offer a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle with energy drinks, non-alc beer and canned cocktails, ready-to-drink coffee and more. Molson Coors Beverage Company is a publicly traded company that operates through Molson Coors North America and Molson Coors Europe, and is traded on the New York and Canadian Stock Exchange (TAP). Our commitment to raising industry standards, promoting the responsible consumption of our products, and leaving a positive imprint on our employees, consumers and communities is reflected on our website, www.molsoncoors.com. Celebrate responsibly. Follow only if legal drinking age and do not share with those who are underage. TERMS: http://bit.ly/TnCs-MC
About the Role

Requisition ID: 39857 


A Career in Beer and Beyond:  

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.  We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.    

  

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values.  We believe in our brands and our people, and that inclusion and belonging is the key to a winning team culture.  We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities.  So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.   

 

The Headlines:

As a Category Management Intern you will be part of our Early Talent Program. Our Early Talent Program is Molson Coors’ undergraduate summer internship program, where students are exposed to the beverage industry, engaged in real-world problem-solving, and immersed in social and educational opportunities with other interns.  The internship is a full-time summer position from May 3 - August 6 (Canada interns) and May 25 - August 6 (U.S. interns).

 

Housing assistance is available to candidates who meet eligibility requirements. Applicants must be an undergraduate student (enrolled in undergraduate courses), during the summer internship, to participate in the Early Talent Program. Interns who successfully complete the Early Talent Program are considered for full-time positions within Molson Coors Beverage Company, upon graduation.

 

Category Management leads insights and analytics to create solutions which showcase Molson Coors thought leadership to retailers. You will have an opportunity to get involved with various projects and work assignments while developing skills and competencies in category management.

 

The Responsibilities:

  • Gain experience within our category management organization through collaboration with various stakeholders & teams
  • Complete a robust project focused on a business need and present findings to senior sales leadership
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of the beer industry

 

You will focus on one of these areas:

Category Management

  • Leverage Circana and Nielsen data to understand growth drivers
  • Develop and communicate category insights that provide the customer with high value information with respect to consumer, product assortment, in-store merchandising, and space planning analysis
  • Assist in leading shopper and category research, including commercialization of insights into planning tools and customer presentations
  • Support the creation of selling stories to be leveraged by the sales organization
  • Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc information analysis for both retailer and Molson Coors use and decision-making

 

Space Lab

  • Assist in development of assortment, planograms, and recommendations to be presented to retailers and/or internal customers
  • Assist in preparing planogram outputs for store level execution
  • Present corporate space initiatives and opportunities

 

The Other Qualifications:

  • You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, or another related field
  • Must be 21 years old by the start of the internship
  • Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, including analyzing and interpreting data
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office – including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
  • Experience with Tableau, Python, and/or SQL is a plus
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, ability to translate analysis into clear and compelling stories
  • High energy team player with strong social skills
  • Drive and a bias for action

 

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:

  • Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office 
  • We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities  
  • We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 
  • Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
  • Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
  • On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
  • Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

Job Posting Grade: N/A
 

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.

Key Skills
Category managementData analysisCritical thinkingMicrosoft OfficeOutlookPowerPointExcelTeamsTableauPythonSQLCommunicationPresentation skillsAssortment planningPlanogram developmentResearch
Categories
Food & BeverageSalesData & AnalyticsManagement & LeadershipMarketing
Benefits
Flexible work programsHybrid work modelVolunteer opportunitiesLeadership experienceNetworkingLearning opportunitiesOn site pubBrand clothing and swagFree beer and beverages