INTERNSHIP - Assistant Europe Brand Manager [Waters, Activia, Actimel Category]- January 2026

Job Description:

About the job

About the offer
For over 100 years, Danone has been supporting people worldwide with its 146 delicious brands. Located in over 120 countries with more than 89,000 employees across production sites, warehouses, headquarters, and R&D center, Danone continually develops iconic products. Certified as Bcorp and Happy Trainees, Danone strives to be a better company for the world, its consumers, and its employees.
YOUR MISSIONS AT DANONE:
This internship will take place in Paris (75), in our superb HQ, starting from January 2026. Your manager, will support you to thrive in your missions: 

* You will support the Portfolio & Innovation team in managing project opportunities within the current and future Volvic, Evian, Actimel product range.

* You will conduct in-depth analysis of market data (e.g., Nielsen, Euromonitor), consumer trends, and internal performance metrics to identify gaps and opportunities.

* You will assist in competition analysis by mapping key players, product launches, and innovation strategies across relevant categories.

* You will contribute to the creative design of future product concepts by supporting ideation sessions and translating insights into tangible product ideas.

* You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., design, insights, R&I, supply) to ensure alignment and timely delivery of innovation projects.

* You will help track project timelines, prepare documentation for gate reviews, and support project management routines.

THE BENEFITS OF THIS INTERNSHIP:

* Up to 2 days/week of remote work

* Full reimbursement of Navigo pass/TCL subscription

* "Vendredi je grandis" program: development every Friday afternoon covering career, soft skills, and hard skills.

* INTERNSHIP : Compensation from EUR1,300 (Bachelor's +4 and gap year) to EUR1,500 (Bachelor's +5) gross/month.

* Benefits: company restaurant, gym, bike parking

About you

For this position, we are looking for someone:

* Available from January 2026 for a duration of 6 months 

* Master’s student in Marketing, Business, Communication, or related field.

* You have strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.

* You are proactive, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment

* You are a Team player able to work cross-functionally

* Language: Fluent in English; French or German languages are a bonus.

* Software: Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with design tools is a plus