JDE is home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world. To date, their coffee and tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries and includes iconic household names such as Kenco, L’Or, Tassimo and Douwe Egberts.
Why work at JDE?
5 Interns tell us what they love about working at JDE.
They've built their business on the belief that everyone deserves the coffee they love – no matter who you are, where you live or how you take it.
About the role
Please note: JDE are unable to sponsor visas for these roles
This role will provide you with a holistic view of sales, where you will actively contribute to the growth of our multi-faceted Retail channels. This will encompass supporting our teams by contributing to reporting & analysis projects with brands such as Kenco, Tassimo and Douwe Egberts.
This role will fully immerse you in the commercial and data side of the FMCG world. You will lead exciting analysis projects with a long-term impact for JDE with the support and training from the wider category function.
You will be involved in the monitoring, sharing, and evaluating of trends and the utilisation of these insights to create presentations for retailers & internal project teams. You will attend retailer meetings & have full responsibility for relationship building from day 1.
Through this internship you will build capability in insight generation and evaluation in the pursuit of maximised growth. The successful candidate will have a love for numbers, patterns & excel, with a curious and passionate attitude towards brands and consumers
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
Working directly on key business projects that lead to long term decisions for JDE. This could include collecting and understanding the latest customer and market trends/insights and advising how these should be reflected in real life business sales situations or attending big retailer meetings to really understand how our brands can fit with their strategies.
Supporting with analysis across many systems and directly inputting to category conversations to increase the likelihood of listing & distribution of JDE products.
Share evaluation and insights for future strategy for both the customer and JDE. Developing data analytical skills to deliver clear and concise synopsis and insights within the business.
To provide inspiration and best practice in creating On-line and In-Store Campaigns to support a long-term growth agenda.
Supporting the wider category function: ensuring deadlines and projects are managed within budget. Building time management, prioritisation, and project management skills.
The ability to explore different business functions and find projects which interest you, to further develop your skills.
Being a key part of the JDE student charity, creating internal sales events and creating awareness while raising money for a great cause.
Key Skills:
If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 250 years.
We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like.
Job requirements
Currently studying for a degree (or equivalent).
Fluent knowledge of English.
Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Numerical with an interest in data analysis.
Strong motivation to progress within an FMCG organisation.
A drive and passion or interest in achieving objectives.
Being confident and willing to stand up and present.
Self-motivated- highly disciplined.
A can-do attitude and a drive to continuously improve, develop new skills and make a difference.
Benefits
A starting salary of £20,000 plus a £1,500 (after tax) sign on bonus paid in your first week with the business.
27 days' annual leave.
Company pension scheme.
Student charity committee. Every week, placement students from each charity team get together to discuss exciting ideas to fundraise for their chosen charity.
Great coffee every day! Free hot beverages (not just coffee!) and even Barista training!
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