Internship in Sales - January 2027 (M/F/X)

Henkel; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 7,800 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

10 days paid leave

Work from home 40% of the time

International FMCG exposure

Job summary

Henkel Belgium offers a full-time internship within the Sales team, allowing you to own projects and work with Trade Marketing and Marketing. You’ll gain hands-on experience in DIY stores, bookstores, and supermarkets while supporting field deployment and promotional planning.

Ideal candidates are studying Economics or Business, with strong English and French or Dutch language skills, and a keen entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Economics or Business Studies.
• Strong communication and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Fluent in English with French or Dutch language skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Field with Belgium Field Force deployment and data accuracy.
• Develop and improve sales speeches for the Field Team in Belgium.
• Assist Key Account Managers in promotional plans and daily tasks.
• Analyze sales data, prepare product information, respond to requests.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create tools for stores and e-commerce.
• Participate in cross-functional projects in a dynamic, international setting.

Skills

Communications

Entrepreneurship

Ownership

English (advanced)

French or Dutch

Education

Economics or Business Studies

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you can be a game changer and craftyour career from day one. Whether you're passionate about consumer retail oradhesives, and excited to work with iconic brands like Pritt, Loctite, Pattex,and Rubson, this internship is your chance to unleash your entrepreneurialspirit. Join our Sales team and become a full-fledgedmember of a global company that values innovation, sustainability, andcollaboration. You’ll take ownership of your own projects, work closely withdepartments like Trade Marketing and Marketing, and see the real-world impactof your ideas in DIY stores, bookstores, and supermarkets. Our high-performing businesses and vibrant,diverse culture of trust and belonging will offer you countless opportunitiesto grow and explore new paths. If you're ready to challenge the status quo andcontribute to a more sustainable future, Henkel is ready for you.

What you´ll do

• You support the Head of Field in implementing the deployment of the Field Force in Belgium (e.g. managing accurate customer databases)
• You develop and ensure the creation and improvement of sales speeches for the Field Team in Belgium.
• You support Key Account Managers in their promotional operational plans and assist them in their daily activities.
• You analyze and evaluate sales figures, prepare product data and respond to content requests.
• You take on ad-hoc tasks that require flexibility and adaptability throughout the internship.
• You collaborate with Marketing and Trade Marketing to develop impactful tools for use in chain and independent stores.
• You also play a supporting role within the e-commerce Sales team, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and international environment.

What makes you a good fit

• Academic background in Economics or Business Studies, and affinity for sales.
• Enthusiastic, driven, and hands-on personality.
• Strong communications skills, entrepreneurship, & ownership.
• Advanced in English, and fluent in French or Dutch.
• Available for 6 months, starting in January 2026, and eligible to work and stay in Belgium.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Gain practical experience in both the Benelux retail and adhesives sectors.
• An exciting and educational full-time internship in an international FMCG business
• The chance to be part of a diverse intern community
• Fun and educational events organized for the intern community, with opportunities to broaden your network
• A competitive internship allowance
• 10 days of paid leave and the possibility to work from home 40% of the time

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.