Commercial Strategy Intern - Meals & Taste Elevation

Location: Amsterdam, hybrid, with occasional home working in alignment with the team. EU working rights are required through EU citizenship or study in the Netherlands.

Allowance: €625 per month for 40 hours and 5 days, plus full reimbursement of travel expenses.

Company

hirify.global develops and markets food and beverage brands, including Meals, Taste Elevation, Drinks, and Brunch categories.

What you will do

• Develop category plans and support commercial strategy for Meals and Taste Elevation or related food and beverage teams.
• Lead promotional plan alignment with Sales and Revenue Growth Management.
• Track product and category performance to support retailer and channel strategy.
• Conduct market-share, performance, and ad hoc business opportunity analyses.
• Translate data into actionable insights for the Trade Category Manager.
• Support the sell-out forecasting process and collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Procurement, and other commercial functions.

Requirements

• Current bachelor’s or master’s enrolment at a European university for at least 50% of the internship period.
• EU working rights are required through EU citizenship or study in the Netherlands.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Interest in category strategy, retail, and data analysis.
• Clear communication, commercial judgment, organizational skills, curiosity, and the ability to simplify complex challenges.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful responsibilities and ownership of agreed projects from the start.
• Professional development and exposure to how commercial functions work together in an international business.
• Support from colleagues alongside opportunities to ask questions, share ideas, and build relationships.
• Six-month internship starting in February 2027.
• Hybrid work arrangement in Amsterdam with occasional home working.
• Travel expenses fully reimbursed.

Hiring process

• CV review based on eligibility requirements.
• Online Pymetrics game assessment and screening interview via Microsoft Teams.
• Hiring manager interview; the process takes approximately four to six weeks.