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Future Opportunities Intern Category Management (Summer 2026)

Posted Date:  Feb 6, 2026
Requisition Number:  127368

Location: Mississauga

Duration: Summer 2026

 

The Hershey Company  

Your career. Your ownership. Together, we’ll make more Moments of Goodness. 

 Hershey employees get to make real, impactful changes daily. We are looking for thinkers, leaders and challengers – people who initiate and make a true impact. Here at Hershey Canada, we strike the perfect balance between autonomy and support. Our managers are equipped to foster your career aspirations and empower your growth. With resources like e-learning, coaching, cross-functional projects, your personal and professional growth is paramount to the team. Hershey’s people-focused mindset is what makes our culture so sweet. 

 Major Canada brands include OH HENRY! HERSHEY’S KISSES, BROOKSIDE, POT OF GOLD, JOLLY RANCHER, REESE’S, TWIZZLERS, HERSHEY’S, SKOR, CHIPITS and ICEBREAKERS. 

 Hershey Canada is proud of our position as Forbes Canada’s Top Employer. We’ve been recognized as a Greater Toronto Top Employer’s for the 5th consecutive year. We’ve also been named as a Great Place to Work for 2024 - 2025! 

 At The Hershey Company, we're committed to making a difference in the communities where we live, work and do business. This commitment dates from the earliest years of our company and is a vital part both of our heritage and of who we are today. 

 

Benefits to You 

You will gain an understanding of the multi-faceted and exciting area of Category Management within a leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) company. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the organization while gaining hands-on experience in the fields of Category Management, Insights, and Sales 

 

How will you fit in the big picture? 

The intern will work within the Category Management & Insights team, which influences customers to make insight led decisions that will drive performance for the retailer while supporting Hershey Canada’s strategic objectives.   The team will work across functions within the Hershey Canada organization to understand the opportunities and risk in the marketplace and in turn develop strategies and insights to drive growth amongst these conditions.  The team is an indispensable partner for the sales organization in driving our strategy through to execution by delivering category centric solutions grounded in actionable insights. 

 

What will you do? 

  • Learn to use multiple industry standard big data platforms to analyze Point of Sale (POS), Customer and Shopper data (Loyalty, Custom Shopper Research), such as; Numerator, IRI, Nielsen, etc.  

  • Collaborate with Hershey’s cross functional partners and the broader Category Management team to understand marketplace dynamics and opportunities and in turn support the development of data driven insights and presentations leveraging multiple tools available. 

  • Develop actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams and retail partners and present them with confidence in a clear and concise manner. 

  • Interface with sales to provide insights and materials that will assist with the sell-in of products and initiatives at headquarters and support sell through at store level. 

  • Learn to use industry leading automation & visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) to assist in the development of ongoing insight tools that are designed to unlock capacity in the sales organization and in turn drive results for the total business.  

  • Be viewed as a subject matter expert and support the process of embedding new data tools and capabilities into the Category Management teams ways of working.  

 

 Minimum Requirements 

  • You are enrolled in a business program at a post-secondary institution, in 3rd or 4th year 

  • You can look at an analytical dashboard and gain insights without breaking into a cold sweat. You have a solid understanding of financial metrics and P&L fundamentals. You recognize when there’s enough analysis and discussion and then you jump into action. 

  • You are a high-achiever that continuously strives to find better ways of working. You challenge the status-quo, recommend, and implement process improvements. 

  • You walk the walk when it comes to agility. You facilitate and lead projects by collaborating cross-functionally. 

  • You think like a business owner. You connect the dots and recognize how business decisions impact the organization. 

  • You proactively create authentic relationships with other functions and senior management to discuss challenges and incorporate their perspective, creating trust and a mutually beneficial solution. 

  • You can spot and seize opportunities while ensuring deadlines are met. You don’t just stop there you drive the solution to the end - even if it’s outside your responsibilities. 

  • You see more than one solution to a problem and provide actionable insights. You display consistent strategic thinking and planning. 

Benefits & Perks of working with us: 

  • Strong work-life balance values (flextime and work from home options available) 

  • Flexible dress policy – this includes jeans! 

  • Working in a LEED certified and open concept environment 

  • …of course, some of the world’s leading chocolate & sweets at your fingertips! 

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