Sales Internship Consumer Care Benelux

Kao Corporation; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Mental Health First Aiders

Charity Committee

Job summary

Kao is offering an internship to support the Sales team in managing key accounts such as Kruidvat and work with brands including Guhl, John Frieda, Bioré, and Bondi Sands. You will learn end-to-end responsibility for your own accounts and contribute to promotional strategies.

You will gain experience in market analysis, product launches at retail partners, and building commercial skills across online and offline channels. Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Qualifications

• Internship in Sales, Brand Management or FMCG is advantageous.
• Currently pursuing a relevant degree (HBO/WO).
• Exposure to marketing projects, campaigns and market analysis is a plus.
• Ability to analyze data and market insights.

Responsibilities

• Support sales team with day-to-day activities and key accounts.
• Assist with market and sales analysis and prepare insights.
• Support listing of new products at retail partners.
• Contribute to creating and executing promotional strategies.
• Maintain client relations with timely updates.

Skills

Branding interest

Sales interest

FMCG knowledge

Dutch and English fluency

MS Office

Data analysis tools (IRI)

Creative and proactive

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Marketing/Business/Economics/Communications

Tools

MS Excel

IRI

Job description

We are Kao,listed as one of theworld’s mostethical companiesforthelast19 years.

Our corporate philosophy, The Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.

About ourrole:

Displayed pay range (base salary) is a guide and local market specific. The pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on skill set and professional experience assessed throughout the interview process.

This internship is designed to support the Sales team in managing key accounts such as Kruidvat, and work with a diverse portfolio that includes Amazon, DA, and Picnic. Across Kao’s portfolio, this includes iconic brands such as Guhl, John Frieda, Bioré, and Bondi Sands. As an intern, you will also have the opportunity to learn and experience end-to-end responsibility for your own accounts.

Throughout the internship, the intern will support the Sales team in maintaining client relationships and contribute to projects that build a commercial skill set. The intern will learn learn how to develop and execute promotional strategies, support the creation and implementation of account plans, analyze commercial and promotional performance, and prepare new product launches at our retail partners.

What you will do:

• Support the sales team with day-to-day activities and assist in managing key accounts
• Assist with market and sales analysis, including tracking performance and preparing insights
• Support the preparation and listing of new products at retail partner
• Contribute to creating, analyzing and executing promotional strategies
• Help to maintain client relations through clear communication and giving timely updates

What you will need:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (HBO/WO level) in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Economics, or a related field. No specific professional certifications required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (HBO/WO level) in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Economics, or a related field.
• Previous internship experience in Sales, Brand Management, FMCG, Communications, or a related field is advantageous.
• Exposure to marketing projects, campaign execution, market analysis, or data-driven decision-making is considered a plus.Experience supporting online and/or offline marketing campaigns would be beneficial.
• Strong interest in branding, sales and personal care/FMCG industry. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and market insights.
• Fluency in both Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with organizational and time management skills.
• Affinity with data analysis tools (e.g. IRI) and digital marketing is a plus.
• Creative mindset combined with a structured and proactive working style.

At Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here wetrust andrespect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achievegreatresults.

Whatyou can expect from us:

• An entrepreneurialenvironmentwhere passionate and innovative teams come together.
• Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.
• A workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, our Charity Committee, and DE&I communities
• A broadrange of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries,healthand wellbeingoffers,pension schemes, insurance options, and more…
• Learningand developmentopportunities

Your voice matters here, we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams.

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