Trainee Marketing Innovation

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Your Role

We are looking for a Trainee to join the Growth Team , working at the heart of the Innovation team. This team plays a strategic role in the company:

\- Identifying the forces shaping the future of pet nutrition

\- Guiding the organization towards new opportunities

\- Building the innovation platforms**** that our global and local brands will develop into future-winning products and experiences

As a trainee, you will contribute to this mission by bringing fresh curiosity, analytical thinking, and a strong appetite for trends and innovation. You will collaborate closely with the Global Brands team,Digital team and the**Local Marketing teams** to ensure that the insights and platforms created truly inspire, guide, and accelerate growth across the company.

This is a unique opportunity to join the strategic engine that shapes the future of innovation at Affinity Petcare.

What you will do

• Continuously analyse emerging trends** in bothhuman food and pet food** , identifying signals of change in ingredients, claims, formats, packaging, and consumer behaviours.
• Stay updated on trends coming from more mature or innovation‑driven markets to detect potential opportunities for our brands and innovation pipeline.
• Translate trends into concise insights and inspiration for the Innovation team.
• Conduct monthly competitor tracking across our key geographies, monitoring new product launches, brand activations, claims evolution, formats, and sustainability advancements.
• Support in identifying white spaces and areas of opportunity from a category and consumer perspective.
• Collaborate with the Digital team**** to integrate digital consumer signals, social listening outputs, and online behaviours into trend and innovation analysis.
• Support the team preparing benchmarks, trend boards, reports, and inspiration materials.
• Collaborate in the development of specific innovation projects

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or similar
• Excellent level of English and Spanish
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office: Excel and PowerPoint
• High learning capacity and curiosity
• Good analytical and organizational skills
• Proactivity, energy and adaptability to change
• Ability to work in teams and communication skills
• You can sign an internship agreement with your school

What we offer

Hybrid working model: Embrace flexibility with a combination of remote and in-office work options 🏠🏢

Flexible working hours: Find balance and manage your schedule according to your needs ⏰

Affinity University platform: Access professional development resources tailored to your career goals and aspirations 🎓

Pet-friendly office: Bring your furry friends to work and create a welcoming environment for all 🐾

Celebrations & Fun: Enjoy team-building activities, social events, and more to foster camaraderie and celebrate achievements 🎉

Our Company

At Affinity Petcare, we're not just another pet food company. For over 60 years, we've been on a mission to strengthen the bond between pets and their people, making the world a happier place, one wagging tail at a time! 🐾

Proudly boasting innovative brands like Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, and more, we're at the forefront of pet nutrition, catering to the needs of furry friends worldwide. With a team of over 1,200 passionate professionals spanning Barcelona, Paris, Milan, Snetterton, and beyond, we're making waves in over 70 countries! 🚀

So, why wait? Join our pack and make your mark on the world with Affinity Petcare! 🌟****

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.****

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