Marketing intern

IFF Netherlands; Hilversum; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship from marketing experts

International work environment

Job summary

IFF Netherlands in Hilversum, Netherlands, offers a paid 6-month marketing internship starting 1 November 2026. You will collaborate with Sales, Product Development, and Customer Insights to craft engaging B2B marketing materials and events.

The role reports to the Marketing Manager and emphasizes hands-on experience in marketing, content creation, and project coordination within an international team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications.
• Strong interest in marketing and willingness to learn in a B2B marketing environment.
• Interest in the food and beverage industry.

Responsibilities

• Create marketing materials (labels, posters, menus, tasting sheets, presentations) following brand guidelines.
• Analyze market data to identify trends and actionable insights.
• Capture and communicate industry trends across the organization.

Skills

Marketing basics

English proficiency

MS Office

Education

Marketing/Business degree

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about marketing, food and beverage trends, and creating engaging customer experiences that bring flavors to life? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

The role is based in Hilversum, Netherlands. Be part of a creative, customer-focused, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. This internship starts on November 1, 2026, and runs for 6 months.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Create eye-catching marketing materials within IFF brand guidelines using approved templates, including labels, posters, menus, tasting sheets, and presentations.
• Analyze market and project-related data to identify trends and generate actionable insights.
• Capture, monitor, and communicate food, beverage, and flavor trends across the organization.
• Purchase and organize Dutch market samples for global colleagues and project teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Product Development, and Customer Insights, to support exceptional customer experiences.
• Support the creation and execution of marketing initiatives and customer engagement activities.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating business-to-business (B2B) events, trade shows, and exhibitions, including logistics, collateral preparation, and on-site support.
• Support the marketing team with content creation, presentations, and project coordination activities.
• Stay informed about industry developments, marketing best practices, and emerging technologies to bring fresh ideas to the team.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Passion for marketing and a strong desire to learn and develop within a business-to-business marketing environment.
• Genuine interest in the food and beverage industry.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly in visual design and content presentation.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within an international team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Availability for a full-time internship of 6 months starting November 1, 2026.

How Would You Stand Out

• Experience with graphic design or video creation tools.
• Strong analytical mindset with an interest in turning data into meaningful insights.
• Creative approach combined with curiosity about food, drinks, flavors, and consumer trends.

Why Choose Us

• Paid 6-month internship with meaningful responsibilities from day one.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in B2B marketing within the global food and beverage industry.
• Exposure to an international and highly collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with experts across Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and Consumer Insights.
• Professional coaching and mentorship from experienced marketing professionals.
• A unique chance to contribute to creating unforgettable taste experiences enjoyed around the world.

This internship reports to the Marketing Manager and offers an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience while contributing to impactful marketing projects and customer experiences. Join us and discover how marketing, creativity, consumer insights, and flavor innovation come together at IFF. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.

At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work.

We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.