Internship - Brand Management

Colgate; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 8,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance 750€

Work from home Fridays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Netherlands is seeking a Brand Management Intern to join the Consumer Experience team in the Benelux region, based in Almere. You’ll take on real responsibilities from day one, developing trade materials, campaigns, and promotions for Colgate and other brands.

The role offers hands-on marketing experience in a dynamic FMCG environment, with flexibility to combine with thesis work and a chance to contribute to national campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master student with affinity for marketing/sales
• Dutch language required and good command of English
• Enthusiastic, proactive and a strong communicator

Responsibilities

• Gain marketing experience in a top FMCG company
• Develop trade presentations and promotions with retailers
• Create product, brand and activation campaigns with our agency
• Assist in managing social media calendar and partnerships
• Analyze business and market trends and produce monthly reports

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Education

WO/HBO Bachelor or Master student

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.

Job Title: Internship - Brand Management

Travel Required?: No Travel

Posting Start Date: 20/10/2026

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176586 - Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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.

Internship - Brand Management

Are you an ambitious student looking to gain marketing experience at one of the largest FMCG companies in the world? Do you like to work with famous brands such as Colgate, Elmex, Palmolive, Ajax and Sanex? Then join Colgate-Palmolive Netherlands as an intern and start your Marketing journey!

We are looking for a Brand Management Intern for the Netherlands ( based in Almere) for the first half of the year from February 2027 onwards - please note that the start date can be discussed . Furthermore, there is also a possibility to combine this internship with writing your thesis.

In this role you will be part of the Consumer Experience team of Benelux and get full responsibility as of your first day. You will get the opportunity to gain experience in the dynamic FMCG market and put your own ideas into practice.

The Internship

Every day is different, but below is a sample of what you will experience and expect to accomplish:

• Developing trade presentations that are used to present new products to customers.
• Developing your ideas for product promotions at major retailers in the Netherlands. You will lead the entire process from the beginning till the end.
• Developing advertisements for print and online together with our agency.
• Creating product, brand and activation campaigns (online and offline) together with our agency.
• Assisting in managing the social media calendar, search/ site updates and partnerships with magazines or publishing houses.
• Analysing the business, tracking market trends, and creating monthly reports. In short: everything you need to experience what it's like to be a Junior Brand Manager!

WHOA, this is totally me!

• WO/HBO Bachelor or Master student with affinity with marketing/sales (product development, communication, activation);
• Dutch language is required, as well as a good command of the English language;
• Enthusiastic and driven;
• Proactive and a strong communicator;
• Creative and analytical;

What We Offer You

• A unique opportunity to be part of a bold, ambitious and successful team, to learn what it is like working as a Junior Brand Manager. You will be a full member of the marketing team and attend meetings, allowing you to engage with all areas of the business.
• A monthly internship allowance of 750 Euro .
• Professional advantages of a multicultural environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.
• Flexibility; we work from home on Fridays to facilitate a better work-life balance .

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.