Internship, Innovations
Mississauga, Ontario Job ID 104773 Job Category Corporate Affairs Job Level Individual Contributor Position Type Full-TimeINNOVATION INTERN
Duration: 4 Months, January 6th to April 25th 2025
Location: 30 Eglinton Avenue West, Mississauga
Model: 3 days, on site, or as needed
Calling all passionate and ambitious students! Get ready to ignite your career with an unforgettable internship experience at Keurig Dr Pepper Canada - a company that blends innovation, flavour, and excitement into every sip. As an enthusiastic intern, you'll have the chance to learn from experienced mentors, participate in professional development opportunities, and make a meaningful impact on our business.
The Innovation Intern, will be a key member of the Innovation & Insights team. The incumbent will work cross functionally with Brand, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance and RGM, and will report to Nan Ganagarajah.
What you will do:
- Develop and Automate Innovation Performance Scorecard:
- Assess and map data sources for innovation performance tracking (ie: Tableau, Nielsen, etc.)
- Develop scorecard (excel or smartsheet) that brings all key data sources together into one dashboard that is updated automatically, by period, by banner for 2024 FY and 2025 YTD
- Develop documentation and best practices for setting up future years and maintaining automation
- Prepare Innovation R&D Product Briefs and Concept Boards:
- Prepare and lead any new R&D product briefs for 2026+ (examples: 2026 PASO, 2027 new platforms), working with Innovation Manager
- Creatively write innovation concept boards, leveraging AI and other design tools, for consumer testing (concept testing and/or sensory testing) for 2026+ customer sell-in
- Includes writing and briefing an agency on any creative requirements for package renders to compliment the written concept board
- Adhere to required timelines developed by the Insights team
- Develop Big Bet Innovation Sales Kits for 2026 Customer Sell-in:
- Prepare innovation sales kit briefs by Brand/Portfolio, working cross-functionally with Innovation and Brand, for each Hot and Cold Big Bet Innovation
- Lead and brief agency for development (creative and structure) of innovation sales kits within proposed budget and timeline
- Concept sign off by Innovation/Brand: end of April (before intern departs)
- Deliver actionable next steps, with timing, for Innovation team to finalize for distribution in August
- 2026 Big Bet Innovations examples, but not limited to: Clamato Non Alc Caesar, McCafé Refreshers, Atypique Mimosa, Lavazza & Kicking Horse new blends, TODS 1 step lattes, & VH Refreshers
This list is not exhaustive. Any other related duties may be assigned by the manager.
What you will need:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Business or Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and meaningful insights.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other data analysis tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
Apply now to embark on this exciting journey with us!
Company Overview
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ : KDP) est une entreprise de boissons moderne ayant une vision audacieuse qui vise à offrir croissance et opportunité. Nous opérons avec un modèle d'affaires différencié et un portefeuille de marques de classe mondiale, alimentés par une équipe talentueuse, engagée et ancrée dans nos valeurs. Chez KDP, nous travaillons avec de grandes et passionnantes marques de boissons ainsi que le système d'infusion de café une tasse à la fois no 1 en Amérique du Nord, et nous prenons plaisir à le faire!
Ensemble, nous avons créé une entreprise chef de file dans le domaine des boissons en Amérique du Nord, qui offre des boissons chaudes et froides à grande échelle. Quel que soit votre domaine d'expertise, chez KDP, vous pouvez faire partie d'une équipe fière de ses marques, de ses partenariats, de son innovation et de sa croissance. Aimeriez-vous vous joindre à nous?
Nous nous efforçons d'être un employeur de choix, en offrant une culture et des opportunités qui permettent à nos quelque 28 000 employés de grandir et de se développer. Nous offrons de solides avantages sociaux qui appuient votre santé et votre mieux-être, et qui assurent votre bien-être personnel et financier. Nous offrons aussi à nos employés des programmes conçus pour vous permettre d'améliorer votre croissance et votre développement professionnels, et ce, tout en nous assurant que vous vous sentez valorisés, inspirés et appréciés au travail.
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Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!
Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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