Internship: Global Marketing Innovation - Aptamil

UNAVAILABLE; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 6,600 - 7,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

650€ internship allowance

Home working allowance

Travel card

Hybrid working

Workshops & networking

International environment

Intern community

Job summary

Danone is seeking a Global Marketing Innovation Intern for Aptamil in Hoofddorp to join the Global Strategy & Innovation Team. You will translate consumer insights into innovative concepts and work across markets, agencies, and cross-functional partners to drive product ideas from concept to execution.

You will gain exposure to innovation strategy, collaboration with global teams, and hands-on experiences in packaging, communications, and workshops while contributing to a leading infant

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a Bachelor's or Master's student during the entire internship period.
• Resident of the Netherlands with valid BSN number (non-EU citizens must have a Dutch residency permit).
• Ideally available to start in November 2026 for 6–12 months, 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Marketing Innovation team on strategic innovation projects.
• Coordinate with creative agencies to develop packaging and communication assets.
• Conduct competitive and category research across geographies.
• Assist with organizing product presentations, workshops, and testing sessions.
• Collaborate with regional and local teams to drive innovation initiatives and alignment.
• Assist with project management and roadmap development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organized

Proactive

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's student in Business

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

Do you love building brands, driving innovation, and turning consumer insights into impactful product concepts? Are you an analytical, organized, and proactive student passionate about marketing and consumer-centric innovation? Join us as our new Global Marketing Innovation Intern - Aptamil in our Hoofddorp office starting November 2026!

About the Job

In this internship, you will be part of the Global Strategy & Innovation Team within our Specialized Nutrition business. Aptamil is the largest brand within Danone Group and is sold in more than 100 countries worldwide. We are on an exciting transformation journey, building a more purposeful brand that truly supports young parents and their babies.

Within the Strategy & Innovation team, we define the long‑term innovation roadmap for Aptamil. Starting from consumer insights and leveraging our leading science, we develop innovative value propositions that address the evolving needs of families and help shape the future of the infant nutrition category.

During this internship, you will collaborate with global and local teams, creative agencies, and cross‑functional stakeholders to support innovation projects from concept development through execution. You will gain valuable exposure to how innovation strategies are developed and transformed into products launched across multiple markets around the world.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Global Marketing Innovation team on strategic innovation projects;
• Coordinating with creative agencies to develop compelling packaging and communication assets;
• Conducting competitive and category research across multiple geographies;
• Supporting the organization of product presentations, workshops, and testing sessions;
• Collaborating with regional and local teams to drive innovation initiatives and ensure alignment;
• Assisting with project management activities and innovation roadmap development.

About You

As aGlobal Marketing Innovation Intern, consumer‑centric thinking comes naturally to you. You enjoy translating insights into opportunities, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and have strong attention to detail. On top of that, you're someone who is eager to learn, comfortable working in an international environment, and excited to contribute your ideas.

You are:

• a bachelor or master's student with a background in business or related topic
• Passionate about marketing, innovation, consumer insights, and brand building;
• Strongly analytical and able to draw conclusions from market and consumer information;
• Curious, proactive, and confident in sharing ideas and recommendations;
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail;
• Comfortable working with diverse stakeholders in an international environment;
• Previous marketing or brand management experience is considered a strong plus.

There are also some compulsory requirements:

• Enrolled as a Bachelor's or Master's student during the entire internship period;
• You are a resident of the Netherlands and hold a valid BSN number (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to have a valid Dutch residency permit);
• In the case of non-EU citizens, it is mandatory to provide a three‑party internship agreement signed by your university;
• Ideally available to start in November 2026 for a minimum of 6 months, with the possibility of extending to 12 months based on performance, 5 days per week;
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; additional languages are considered a plus;
• Able to work from our Hoofddorp office at least 2‑3 days per week;
• If currently located abroad, you must relocate to the Netherlands for the duration of the internship and obtain a BSN number.

About Us, We offer and What's next

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It's fast‑paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it's packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best‑known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia, and Aptamil. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions, and entrepreneurial ideas to the table. The impact you could make might just surprise you.

One Planet. One Health - BY YOU.

We're proud to be a B‑Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

We Offer

In addition to gaining invaluable hands‑on experience at a leading multinational organization, you will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of strategic innovation from experienced global marketers while working on one of Danone's most iconic brands.

We offer:

• A competitive gross internship allowance of €650 per month (based on a full‑time internship);
• Home working allowance of €2.45 per day;
• A public transport travel card covering all office‑related travel;
• Hybrid working environment allowing for flexibility and collaboration;
• Career development opportunities through workshops, seminars, and networking events;
• International environment with more than 140 nationalities represented within Danone Netherlands;
• Active internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands;
• Valuable exposure to global brand management, innovation strategy, project management, agency collaboration, and cross‑functional teamwork.

Need more information? Please contact Pien de Beer, Campus recruitment intern via [e-mail]

* All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.