Commercial Intern (176101)

Colgate Palmolive; Oslo; On-site; NOK 296,000 - 395,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a curious, proactive Student to join our Northern Europe Hub Team in Norway for a 12-month internship based in Oslo. You will support the Norwegian commercial team across Oral Care, Personal Care, and Home Care with portfolio optimization, analysis, and marketing tasks while gaining exposure to retail partners and large brands.

Working in a global environment, you’ll collaborate with regional teams, contribute to presentations, and assist with events and internal

Qualifications

• Excellent communication in Norwegian and English is required.
• Strong organizational skills with eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and efficiently.
• Fast learner with proactive attitude and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Assist Norwegian commercial team with portfolio optimization and market analysis.
• Create and update presentations, reports, and marketing materials for customers and trade partners.
• Support events, exhibitions, and local marketing activities in Norway.
• Coordinate with European teams on consumer affairs and regional market information.
• Provide general office administration and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

Nor/Eng communication

Highly organized

Multi-tasking

Proactive attitude

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176101 - Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

Working Location: Office Based in Oslo

Working Hours: Flexible around study, expectations of minimum 2 days a week

Length of contract: 1 year internship

Salary: Hourly rate NOK 250 per hour

Reporting to: Commercial Lead Norway

Hey - Colgate is looking for you!

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile, every single day.

Now there is a fantastic opportunity for a curious and passionate Student to join our Northern Europe Hub Team in Norway. Could this be you? We are looking for a commercial Student who can assist our Norwegian Commercial Team while gaining insight into working commercially with well‑known brands.

Job Purpose

During a 12-month period, you will work closely with the Norwegian commercial team, providing you with the opportunity to understand what it means to work commercially with well‑known brands and some of Norway's biggest retailers. Some of the tasks you will participate in include:

Being part of our Norwegian commercial team, supporting the team across Oral Care, Personal Care & Home Care with tasks related to portfolio optimization, competitive analysis, presentation creation, commercial reporting, and a range of marketing tasks.

Acting as the responsible contact for consumer affairs management in Norway, liaising with our Northern European & European teams when local market responses are needed.

Supporting the local marketing function with events, exhibitions, materials, and presentations for consumers and the trade.

Keeping things running smoothly in the office by offering general administration support.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the commercial team on market trends, including competitor analysis and market share analysis, utilizing on-going analysis from Nielsen and other external sources.
• Support the commercial team with the creation of pricing ladders, innovation grids, and product promotion initiatives.
• Strengthen customer selling stories and presentations, adding insight to the broader CP business.
• Align with our European Consumer Affairs team to provide them with necessary responses and local market information on CP products across Oral Care, Personal Care, and Home Care.
• Support the local commercial team in organizing exhibitions and events for marketing and trade meetings.
• Handle office administration tasks, including ordering samples, supporting the Norway team, managing the staff-shop, and processing invoices.
• Work closely with Retail Managers on in‑store activation opportunities such as displays, competitions, giveaways, etc.
• Work closely with the Hub Social Media team to adapt content for local execution, update website content, and localize Paid Search strategy and SEO implementation.
• Providing effective support to the commercial team on a number of projects simultaneously.
• Ensuring that key stakeholders are completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Managing relationships with numerous stakeholders across functions and geographies.

What we are looking for:

• A positive team player with the ability to form strong working relationships with numerous stakeholders across the organization.
• Highly organized with a strong eye for detail
• Excellent at communicating in both Norwegian and English
• A master at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and independently
• A fast learner with a proactive attitude

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, color, 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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