Internship – Post Merger Integration in Automotive Components Adhesives— Germany, Düsseldorf, Adhesive Technologies

Henkel; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Global experience

Interns community

Job summary

Henkel is offering a 5–6 month internship in Düsseldorf in its European Automotive Supplier team, focusing on post-merger integration of acquisitions. You will own workstreams, drive commercial synergies and support strategy and sales activities across Europe.

You should be pursuing a relevant degree, speak English and German well, and have strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, including familiarity with AI tools like Copilot.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Hands-on internship/project experience, including management presentations or analyses.
• Strong proficiency in English and German for international collaboration.
• Excellent skills in PowerPoint and Excel, with familiarity with AI-powered tools such as Copilot.
• Proactive and independent mindset with ownership of tasks.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking to structure topics and derive recommendations.
• Commercial curiosity and drive to experience fast-paced B2B sales environments.
• Availability for a 5–6 month internship starting January/February 2027.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in our Automotive Supplier business and contribute to the commercial integration of two major acquisitions completed in 2026.
• Own selected workstreams to identify, activate and track commercial synergies and translate opportunities into business impact.
• Develop and implement strategic sales push initiatives with strategy managers and European sales teams.
• Conduct market and business analyses across automotive applications to identify growth opportunities.
• Work on management-level projects and presentations, including business reviews and account reviews.
• Gain exposure to international B2B sales, at the intersection of strategy, technology, customers and execution.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Business Administration

Business Chemistry

English

German

PowerPoint

Excel

AI tools (Copilot)

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Education

Industrial Engineering

Business Administration

Business Chemistry

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Internship – Post Merger Integration in Automotive Components Adhesives

About this Position

Become part of our European Automotive Supplier team and experience how commercial strategy is translated into tangible business growth.

You will contribute to the integration of two major acquisitions, take ownership of selected workstreams and collaborate with strategy managers, Technical Business Development Managers and Sales Engineers across Europe in a dynamic international B2B environment.

What you´ll do

• Take an active role in our Automotive Supplier business and contribute to the commercial integration of two major acquisitions completed in 2026
• Own selected workstreams to identify, activate and track commercial synergies and turn integration opportunities into tangible business impact
• Develop and implement strategic sales push initiatives together with strategy managers and our European sales teams
• Conduct market and business analyses across established and newly acquired Automotive applications, translating market trends, customer needs and technologies into concrete growth opportunities
• Work on management-level projects and presentations, including business reviews, customer visits, account reviews and strategic decision materials
• Get first‑hand exposure to a true international B2B sales environment, working at the intersection of strategy, technology, customers and commercial execution

What makes you a good fit

• Student currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Business Chemistry, or a related field, with a strong interest in the automotive industry and technology-driven businesses
• Hands‑on experience from previous internships or projects, ideally including management presentations, market/business analyses or other independently managed workstreams
• Strong proficiency in English and German, enabling effective collaboration in an international environment
• Excellent skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, and familiarity with AI‑powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot
• Proactive and independent mindset, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and drive them forward with limited guidance
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, able to structure complex topics, identify key insights and translate them into clear recommendations
• Commercial curiosity and drive, with a real ambition to experience a fast‑paced B2B sales environment and understand how growth opportunities are turned into business
• Availability for a 5–6-month internship starting January/February 2027

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global 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 €1.050-2.385 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.

Note: The email address you provide during the application process may also be used in later stages (e.g. for contract execution via digital tools). Please ensure that only you have access to this mailbox and that you can securely receive confidential information through it.

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application