Student Assistants, Category Development - Stockholm

Are you ready to test your skills in a diversified and high performance environment? This is your chance to become a part of Arla where you will join an ambitious team within the Sales organization. You will get to work with tasks connected to commercializing our portfolio of brands and help bring our strategies to life in the marketplace.

Welcome to apply to the Category Development Team!

What does the Category Development team do?

The Category Development team defines, develops, and drives growth for Arla's well-known brands together with our sales teams and our customers in the Swedish retail market. We work cross functionally with the Key account-, Brand - and Field sales teams creating data driven persuasive presentations towards the central customers, planning the full sales program and creating sharp tools for our Field Sales teams to execute our strategies and plans in-store across the country.

The team is made up of a great group of colleagues who have the responsible for a certain category/shelf,  for example cooking, milk or cheese. We also have team members who specialize in Shopper Marketing, In-store solutions and executions towards the field sales force. This group is highly ambitious, have a strong commercial mindset and drive their projects and their categories with strong leadership and enthusiasm. Together we have created a strong team spirit where we support and encourage each other, and help each other out.

 
How you will make an impact 
We are looking for a Student Assistant to join us at Arla Foods Sweden. For a Student Assistant the weekly working hours range from 15-20 with consideration to your education and we sign contracts per semester. 

You will take on a broad role – your responsibilities will include tasks such as:

• Analyzing market data and coming up with suggestions for activities/actions
• Drive important projects such as sales conferences and helping to create tools for our Field Sales teams
• Following-up on Field Sales activities and creating presentations to present your findings
• Supporting the team with tactical and administrative tasks

You will work across various internal functions and build relationships with various important stakeholders in the organization. As a Student Assistant will you also take part within Arla Movement and be responsible for at least one project. There will also be a couple of Student Assistant activities during the year that are designed for you and your development. 

You will experience a great deal of variety in your tasks, which we promise will challenge you on a daily basis as well as be highly relevant for your future studies. We try to create long-term relationships with our student assistants. In fact, many of our student assistants stay on for internships or permanent positions. 

What will make you successful 
We expect that you are currently studying a B.Sc or M.Sc within e.g. Economics, Marketing, Innovation, Business, Communication or similar. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of studying experience and at least one year to go. A commercial interest is neccessary and keen to explore the Swedish FMCG-industry. To succeed in this role a unconventional and disruptive mindset is key and good interpersonal skills as the assignment involves stakeholders from Global to Local. You will be self-motivated, confident and outgoing with a genuine desire to succeed and go the extra mile. 

Furthermore, it is essential that you have:  

• Business mindset and entrepreneurship  

• Analytical skills and data driven  

• Project Management and work structure  

• Teamwork and relationship management 

• A learning mindset, appreciates both routine- and ad hoc tasks 

• Knowledge with IT software, such as excel and PowerPoint, and open to learn new systems 

• The ability to work at our office in Solna (working remotely is possible, but not only remote) 

• High proficiency in English, and ideally also understand Swedish 

What do we offer? 
We’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you’ll join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favorite brands in a way that make things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world. 

Arla Foods has collective agreements, and we always ensure to offer good and competitive working conditions. In addition to that, safety and working environment are our top priorities, which is why we, among other things, conduct random drug and alcohol tests. 

Would you like to join us? 

If you would like to seize this exciting opportunity, please send your application as soon as possible! Last application date 6th of May.  For additional information, please contact Hiring Manager, Anna Hansson:  

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered. 

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

Would you like to be part of a team that has great ambitions, challenging tasks, diversity throughout and plenty of development opportunities? If so, then Arla is the company for you.

We’re the farmer-owned dairy cooperative behind global brands Arla®, Lurpak® and Castello® and our 19,000-strong team of passionate people have helped us become the fifth largest dairy company in the world and the largest producer of organic dairy products.