Purina - Stage Customer Development & Sales Administration - Business Unit Specialist

At Purina we are committed to creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high-quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet. 

Position Snapshot 

• Nestlé Purina Commerciale in Italy, Assago (Milan) HQ
• Pet-friendly workplace
• Nestlé welcomes people with disability
• Undergraduates or graduates in Economics, Statistics, or Trade Marketing
• Full-time internship (6 months) – We offer a monthly allowance of €900, free access to the company canteen, free access to a partner gym near the office and a company laptop
• Start date: November-December 2026

Position Summary 

You will have the opportunity to support the sales team by managing customers’ ad‑hoc orders, ensuring product availability and distribution across the territory.

You will collaborate daily with internal stakeholders, including Planning, Logistics, Marketing, and Trade Marketing.

You will also manage day‑to‑day operational activities such as conducting sales analysis, managing customer master data, organizing and coordinating POP materials for in‑store activities, and communicating marketing updates to the Business Unit.

You will support the team in performing analyses aimed at delivering accurate sales forecasts.

You will also contribute to the analysis of promotional flyers and the reporting of sell‑in and sell‑out data.

A day in the life of a Customer Development & Sales Administration Intern 

• Support in managing customers’ ad‑hoc orders; 
• Support in managing the price list, tracking products availability and communication to business unit on marketing update;
• Support in managing internal and external communication;
• Support in managing administrative tasks and topics;
• Selling analysis: data extraction, processing and interpretation;
• Support in managing customer masterdata.     

What will make you successful?

• A strong passion for sales;
• Analytical skills and good knowledge of Excel;
• Creativity and confidence in using PowerPoint;
• A results-oriented, curious and proactive mindset
• A collaborative attitude and good organizational skills;
• Fluency in both Italian and English.

Our Selection Process
Step 1: Meeting with HR – Talent Acquisition → motivational and attitudinal assessment
Step 2: Meeting with the Business (reference tutor) → technical deep dive
Step 3: You will receive feedback, regardless of the outcome.

What does it mean to work at Purina?

At Purina, we’ve worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves.

When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community.

You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better. Who feels safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work.

We’re committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, push their limits and realizing their full potential.

That’s the Power of Purina.

Are you ready to discover what’s possible?

Purina is part of Nestlé Group.

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