Internship - eCommerce

Colgate; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 7,800 - 8,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€750 internship allowance

Work from home on Fridays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Netherlands is offering an E-commerce Internship in Almere (Amsterdam area) for 5–6 months starting February 2027. You will join the Sales Team and gain hands-on experience with renowned brands like Colgate, Elmex, Sanex, Palmolive, and Ajax.

The role includes training, meaningful responsibilities, and potential to write your thesis. You will participate in Digital Shelf analysis, content implementation for launches, KPI reporting, and market trend analysis to support the Sales

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Dutch and English.
• HBO or WO education, either currently enrolled or recently completed.
• Enthusiastic, driven, and eager to learn.
• Proactive attitude with strong communication skills.
• Comfortable working with digital systems and tools.
• Analytical mindset with a strong focus on achieving results.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Digital Shelf analysis across key customer platforms, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Implement best-in-class content for new product launches and hygiene updates, ensuring a high-quality consumer experience across all e-commerce platforms.
• Monitor and analyze ecommerce campaign performance; compile and present insights in regular reports.
• Communicate weekly updates to customers, using KPI dashboards to highlight product range availability.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, brand performance, and promotional effectiveness to support the Sales team with actionable recommendations.
• Support the Sales department with various administrative and planning tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations.

Skills

Fluent in Dutch and English

Analytical mindset

Proactive attitude

Strong communication skills

Familiar with digital systems/tools

Education

HBO or WO education

Tools

KPI dashboards

Content management tools

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.

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176588 - 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.

E-commerce Internship at Colgate Palmolive NL

Are you an ambitious HBO or WO student or have you just finished your studies, eager to gain hands-on experience in Sales with one of the world’s leading FMCG companies? Are you proactive, driven, and excited to work with renowned brands like Colgate, Elmex, Sanex, Palmolive, and Ajax? If so, join Colgate-Palmolive Netherlands as an E-commerce Intern and take the first exciting step in your professional journey!

We are seeking a motivated intern to join our dynamic Sales Team at our Almere (Amsterdam) location for a 5–6 month internship starting in February 2027. Though please note that the start date can be discussed. There is also a possibility to combine this internship with writing your thesis.

As part of your internship, you’ll receive comprehensive training and take on meaningful responsibilities, contributing to day-to-day operations and supporting key projects. This is your chance to make an impact, develop your skills, and kickstart your career in a fast-paced, international environment.

The Internship

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

• Participate in Digital Shelf analysis across key customer platforms, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Implement best-in-class content for new product launches and hygiene updates, ensuring a high-quality consumer experience across all e-commerce platforms.
• Monitor and analyze ecommerce campaign performance; compile and present insights in regular reports.
• Communicate weekly updates to customers, using KPI dashboards to highlight product range availability.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, brand performance, and promotional effectiveness to support the Sales team with actionable recommendations.
• Support the Sales department with various administrative and planning tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations.

WHOA, this is totally me!

• Fluent in both Dutch and English
• HBO or WO education, either currently enrolled or recently completed
• Enthusiastic, driven, and eager to learn
• Proactive attitude with strong communication skills
• Comfortable working with digital systems and tools
• Analytical mindset with a strong focus on achieving results

What we offer you!

A unique opportunity to join an ambitious and successful team, to learn what it is like working in E-commerce. You will be a full member of the team and attend meetings, allowing you to engage with all areas of the business.

A monthly internship allowance of €750 (based on full-time placement)

The professional benefits of working in a multicultural environment that supports your growth and celebrates your achievements

Flexibility; we work from home on Fridays to facilitate a better work-life balance.

In short, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in the dynamic FMCG sector while collaborating with leading clients such as AH, Kruidvat and Bol.com.

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.

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