Internship '27: Marketing

Unilever; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 5,900 - 8,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance €625 gross per mo

Travel reimbursement

Public holidays + off days

Wellbeing resources

On-the-job coaching

Job summary

Unilever invites you to join our Rotterdam team for a 5-6 month internship starting February–March 2027. You must be enrolled at a Dutch university (HBO/Bachelor/Master) and able to work on-site 2-3 days per week.

The role offers a monthly internship allowance and travel reimbursement, with exposure to multiple brands and cross-functional teams. You'll learn how iconic brands are built and managed in a leading global FMCG environment, gaining hands-on experience across brand management,

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Dutch university (HBO, Bachelor or Master).
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Openness to gain hands-on marketing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of brand plans and marketing campaigns.
• Assist in consumer engagement initiatives across channels.
• Analyze consumer, shopper and market trends to inform decisions.
• Translate insights into recommendations to strengthen brand relevance.
• Assist in creation of marketing assets and activation plans.
• Monitor campaign performance and contribute to optimization.

Skills

Dutch-English fluency

Willingness to learn

Education

Dutch university student (HBO/Bachelor/Master)

Job description

Please note: Due to the regulations regarding working rights, we are only considering applicants enrolled in a Dutch University.

Grow with confidence. Create with impact

At Unilever, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the people, products, technologies and operations behind some of the world's most recognised consumer brands such as Dove, Vaseline, and Rexona, just to name a few! Working in a global business that reaches 3.4 billion people every day, you'll help tackle real challenges across technology, innovation, sustainability and beyond - while gaining first-hand insight into how ideas become products at scale.

Along the way, you'll take ownership of meaningful work and build practical skills through hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment. You’ll be part of an amazing team of peers and leaders who will inspire you, motivate you and support you in becoming brilliant at what you do.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, explore future career paths, or expand your professional network, this internship is designed to help you grow with confidence. You'll leave with valuable experience, stronger business acumen, and a clearer understanding of how your talents can make a difference.

By the end of this internship, you'll have:

• Contributed to tackling real business challenges

• Built practical skills through hands-on experience and collaboration
• Gained exposure to different functions, teams and ways of working
• Expanded your professional network across Unilever
• Developed a broader understanding of innovation and business at scale
• Added valuable experience with a globally recognized employer

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and execution of brand plans, marketing campaigns and consumer engagement initiatives across multiple channels.
• Contributing to innovation and product launch projects, helping bring new products and ideas to market.
• Analyzing consumer, shopper, market and category trends to identify opportunities and support business decisions.
• Helping translate insights and data into recommendations that strengthen brand performance and consumer relevance.
• Supporting the creation of marketing assets, campaign materials and activation plans across digital, retail and experiential touchpoints.
• Monitoring campaign and business performance, evaluating results and identifying opportunities to optimize future activities.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Shopper Marketing, Media, Consumer Insights and external agency partners.
• Managing project timelines, coordinating stakeholders and supporting the successful delivery of key marketing initiatives.
• Contributing to the day-to-day management of the brand through reporting, planning activities and operational support.

What You'll Learn

During this internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop a strong understanding of how iconic brands are built and managed within a leading global FMCG organization.
• Gain exposure to the end-to-end marketing process, from insight generation and strategy development to campaign execution and performance evaluation.
• Learn how consumer, shopper and market insights are translated into effective marketing and commercial decisions.
• Build analytical capabilities by working with market data, research and business performance metrics.
• Strengthen project management and stakeholder management skills through collaboration with cross-functional teams and agency partners.
• Gain experience across a range of marketing disciplines, including brand management, innovation, communications, digital marketing and shopper activation.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute directly to business growth and consumer impact.

• challenges in a dynamic international environment.

What we're looking for:

• Available for 5-6 months starting February-March 2027 (minimum 32-40 hours per week)
• Currently enrolled in a (HBO) Dutch university, Bachelor'sprogram (3rd or 4th year) or a Master's program
• Eager to learn, challenge yourself, and take ownership of impactful projects
• Available to work on site 2-3 days a week at our Rotterdam Office
• Fluency in Dutch and English

What's in it for you?

• €625 gross internship allowance per month
• Travel reimbursement if you do not have a student travel card
• Public Holidays + additional days off
• Access to (mental) health and wellbeing resources
• On-the-job coaching, regular feedback and support from experienced colleagues