Marketing Intern - In-Store Excellence Trainee

About the Role

Arla Foods seeks a motivated and meticulous In-Store Excellence Trainee to assist in implementing retail excellence initiatives throughout the market. This position aims to provide recent graduates practical exposure in trade activation, retail processes, and cross-team collaboration to ensure high standards of store execution.

Key Duties

• Maintain Perfect Store standards by regularly monitoring visual merchandising, operational practices, and overall store compliance across various retail formats.
• Perform frequent store audits to verify adherence to brand guidelines and contractual requirements including BDA and short-term contracts.
• Manage the deployment and maintenance of retail assets ensuring proper placement and compliance with SOPs.
• Support launch and execution of seasonal campaigns, product introductions, and special activation projects.
• Coordinate with external agencies and partners to ensure punctual, high-quality delivery and execution of retail initiatives.
• Provide direct assistance during major retail events such as Ramadan and Back-to-School campaigns, including post-event evaluation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Merchandising, and Operations teams to track progress, align processes, and facilitate prompt follow-ups.
• Work with logistics and agency teams to handle asset distribution and inventory control across depots.
• Assist in creating and maintaining category planograms consistent with strategic and execution guidelines.
• Compile contracts, timelines, and reports to improve transparency and accountability of ongoing projects.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or closely related fields.
• Genuine interest in retail operations, merchandising, or trade marketing.
• Excellent organizational and analytical capabilities, proficient in Excel and reporting software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills alongside effective teamwork.
• Availability and willingness to frequently travel to retail locations for monitoring and auditing purposes.