Marketing Intern

Colgate; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive, based in Woking, UK, is offering a 12-month Innovation Execution Excellence Marketing Intern position. You will join the Northern Europe hub marketing team, supporting new product development in oral care, personal care and home care, and gaining global exposure.

The role involves tracking product development timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, assisting artwork development and asset deployment, and supporting training and events.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with a passion for brands and marketing.
• Experience in marketing and in FMCG companies would be preferable but not essential.
• English fluency is mandated, other European languages would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Working in close collaboration with the hub brand teams, local cross-functional team and divisional team.
• Tracking and ensuring essential steps are completed on time for new product launches, monitoring and resolving issues to ensure execution excellence.
• Support the product artwork development and approval process with timely release.
• Assist the deployment of assets (including e-commerce product content) in a timely manner ahead of launch.
• Updating local manuals where processes/tools have evolved, arranging training sessions with the local Marketing team.
• Coordinate with the marketing team for team event planning, NPD show-case; engagement tools and samples.
• Management of marketing team administration support, purchasing items, corporate credit card spend reconciliation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 25/09/2026

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176059 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Job Title: Innovation Execution Excellence Marketing Intern

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Innovation Execution Excellence

Location: Woking, UK

Duration: 12 months

Hey - Colgate is looking for you!

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions! If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

Over the duration of the internship you will be part of the Northern Europe hub marketing team which makes innovation successful in local markets (UK, Ireland and Nordics) with superior execution, driving brand growth.

Job Purpose

You will play a key role in the new product development process in the Northern Europe hub across oral care, personal care and home care.

Tracking product development timelines to ensure bundles are fully ready to launch driving a great consumer experience.

Main Responsibilities

Working in close collaboration with the hub brand teams, local cross-functional team and divisional team.

Tracking and ensuring essential steps are completed on time for new product launches, monitoring and resolving issues to ensure execution excellence.

Support the product artwork development and approval process with timely release.

Assist the deployment of assets (including e-commerce product content) in a timely manner ahead of launch.

Updating local manuals where processes/tools have evolved, arranging training sessions with the local Marketing team.

Coordinate with the marketing team for team event planning, NPD show-case; engagement tools and samples.

Management of marketing team administration support, purchasing items, corporate credit card spend reconciliation.

Personal Attributes

Highly organised with a strong eye for detail.

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and independently.

Fast learner with a proactive attitude.

A team player with the ability to form strong working relationships with numerous stakeholders across the organisation.

Required Qualifications

University degree or equivalent with a passion for brands and marketing.

Experience in marketing and in FMCG companies would be preferable but not essential.

English fluency is mandated, other European languages would be a plus.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.