Internship Global Strategic Sales Excellence

Henkel; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Global experience

Diverse opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Interns community

Job summary

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is seeking a Global Strategic Sales Excellence Intern to support the Global Sales & Channel Excellence team in driving initiatives that boost sales performance and enablement across the organization.

You will gain hands-on experience in Sales Excellence and Enablement, collaborate with the Leadership Team on daily operations and strategic priorities, and contribute to cross-functional projects across regions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled (master’s) student in business administration, international management, sales or a related field.
• First experience in a B2B environment through internships or projects in sales, strategy, consulting, or project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a global, cross-functional environment with exposure to international business practices.
• Support strategic projects and initiatives such as team development, upskilling, project management, and efficiency.
• Interact with stakeholders across regions and functions at various management levels through workshops and leadership meetings.
• Support strategy communications e.g. townhalls, workshops, surveys.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives such as CRM implementation and partner program harmonization.
• Coordinate workshops and team events.
• Create and analyse weekly and monthly reports to drive standardization and continuous improvement.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Power BI

Project management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

B2B exposure

Education

Master's student in business administration/international management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About this Position

As a Global Strategic Sales Excellence Intern, you will support the Global Sales & Channel Excellence team in driving initiatives that enhance sales performance and enablement across Henkel Adhesive Technologies. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in Sales Excellence and Enablement and collaborate with the Sales Excellence Leadership Team on daily operations and strategic priorities.

What you´ll do

• Work in a global, cross‑functional environment with exposure to international business practices
• Support strategic functional projects on an ad‑hoc basis, potentially including key strategic initiatives such as team development, upskilling, project management, and efficiency
• Interact with stakeholdersacross regions and functions at various management levels through strategic workshops, Leadership Team Meetings and Townhalls
• Support Strategy communication e.g., townhalls, workshops, surveys
• Contribute to strategic initiatives such as CRM implementation, commercial partner program to harmonize operating model and partner management capabilities, and many more
• Coordinate workshops and team events e.g., quarterly dinners, team building
• Create and analyse weekly and monthly reports and run initiatives to drive standardization & continuous improvement

What makes you a good fit

• Currently enrolled (master’s) student in business administration, international management, sales or a related field
• First experience in a B2B environment through previous internships or projects in sales, strategy, consulting, or project management is preferred, along with a strong interest in sales excellence and strategy
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Proficient in MS Office especially Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, with knowledge of Power BI considered a plus
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks in an international environment
• Ability to learn quickly, think creatively, and contribute own ideas and solutions, combined with strong motivation, a results‑oriented mindset, and a dedicated team spirit
• Availability as of February 2027 for six months

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Attractive Remuneration
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
• Global Experience
• Interns Community

We offer you an attractive salary between €1.050-2.270 gross per month. The exact amount of the remuneration depends on the desired duration, the type of internship (voluntary or mandatory) and existing degrees.

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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on‑site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

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