Category Management Analyst Internships
Category management analyst internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working category managers and merchandising analysts, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, with TikTok, Cencora, and Brunswick among the employers posting roles now.
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Job Description:
We Deliver the Goods:- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Purpose:
We are looking for a Marketing and Category Management Intern to join our talented team of business professionals this summer at our headquarters based in Westlake, TX. Our 12-week Internship Program provides an invaluable hands-on experience for those who want to work alongside a team that values results, enjoyment (really – we love to work hard, play hard) and learning.
Forget about coffee runs – our Interns learn the ins and outs of their area of specialization and enjoy representing the company in challenging enterprise-wide projects and meaningful assignments to gain the knowledge, experience and training you will need to determine if your career choice is the right fit for you. We provide Interns with the opportunity to learn and develop new skills while gaining a deeper understanding of concepts through immersive application.
Working closely with their program managers, Interns explore their career field of interest, acquire new skills, and develop transferrable skills. Each Intern reports to a Core-Mark leader who provides hands-on training, oversight, and mentorship. We are looking for well-rounded individuals who have demonstrated not only outstanding academic achievement, but aptitude for leadership, teamwork, analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills and sincere interest to pursue a career in their area of expertise.
Internship Program Dates: May 24, 2027 - August 6, 2027
Starting Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, normal business hours. Requirement to able to work in-office 5 days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support team in managing content and execution of sales and marketing materials.
- Support team through vendor and item set up process.
- Assist in resolving program billing and tracking
- Investigates and corrects problems causing incorrect input or output by reviewing edit reports, input documents, and online system screens, and by developing query reports.
- Support and assist with ad-hoc requests or projects.
Qualifications:
- Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with expectations to graduate no later than May 2027.
- Must be able to work in-office 5 days per week - residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, or willing to relocate.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA, or higher is required
Company description
Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America — offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.
Awards and Accolades
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.Job Description:
We Deliver the Goods:- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Purpose:
We are looking for a Marketing and Category Management Intern to join our talented team of business professionals this summer at our headquarters based in Westlake, TX. Our 12-week Internship Program provides an invaluable hands-on experience for those who want to work alongside a team that values results, enjoyment (really – we love to work hard, play hard) and learning.
Forget about coffee runs – our Interns learn the ins and outs of their area of specialization and enjoy representing the company in challenging enterprise-wide projects and meaningful assignments to gain the knowledge, experience and training you will need to determine if your career choice is the right fit for you. We provide Interns with the opportunity to learn and develop new skills while gaining a deeper understanding of concepts through immersive application.
Working closely with their program managers, Interns explore their career field of interest, acquire new skills, and develop transferrable skills. Each Intern reports to a Core-Mark leader who provides hands-on training, oversight, and mentorship. We are looking for well-rounded individuals who have demonstrated not only outstanding academic achievement, but aptitude for leadership, teamwork, analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills and sincere interest to pursue a career in their area of expertise.
Internship Program Dates: May 24, 2027 - August 6, 2027
Starting Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, normal business hours. Requirement to able to work in-office 5 days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support team in managing content and execution of sales and marketing materials.
- Support team through vendor and item set up process.
- Assist in resolving program billing and tracking
- Investigates and corrects problems causing incorrect input or output by reviewing edit reports, input documents, and online system screens, and by developing query reports.
- Support and assist with ad-hoc requests or projects.
Qualifications:
- Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with expectations to graduate no later than May 2027.
- Must be able to work in-office 5 days per week - residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, or willing to relocate.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA, or higher is required
Company description
Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America — offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.
Awards and Accolades
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.Category Management Analyst Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- TikTok20
- Cencora1
- Brunswick1
- Coke Florida1
- Direct Supply1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your Category Management Analyst Internship Search
Apply months before the internship starts
Large CPG and retail employers close their summer category management analyst internship cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so check for new listings regularly rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Build a portfolio before you send the first application
Hiring teams cannot assess work history you don't have yet, so give them something else to evaluate. Document two or three category analyses, assortment planning exercises, or pricing case studies, and link them from your resume. Name the tools you used, such as Excel planogram templates, Nielsen data sets, or SQL, so recruiters can see your method.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured intern programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which CPG and retail employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches openings that never appear at a fair.
Practice the category management intern screen out loud
Many category management analyst intern interviews include a business case or data interpretation exercise where you walk through a planogram decision, a pricing recommendation, or a sales trend analysis. Practice explaining your reasoning step by step, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through ambiguous data as much as the conclusion you reach.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Large retailers and CPG companies run cohort-based category management analyst intern programs designed to train people new to the field, rotating participants across buying, analytics, and supplier management. These programs recruit months ahead of their start dates and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 95% of the category management analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take.
Category Management Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a category management analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio of category analyses, assortment planning exercises, or pricing case studies that give recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to company career pages and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a category management analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real category projects, available headcount on the team, and how early the return-offer conversation happens. Position yourself by owning your deliverables and asking for feedback mid-internship, without counting on the offer to materialize.
When should I apply for category management analyst internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large consumer goods, retail, and CPG employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping up offers by November or December. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly is worth your time.
Are category management analyst internships paid?
Most professional category management analyst internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at established employers but do appear occasionally at smaller organizations, so read each listing carefully.
What should a category management analyst internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For category management analyst candidates, that means linked analyses, shelf-space or planogram exercises, pricing studies, or case competition write-ups that show the tools you used and the decisions you supported. Add relevant coursework in retail buying, supply chain, or data analytics, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote category management analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 5% of the category management analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get category management analyst internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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