Channel Management Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global projects

Online learning platform

Networking events

Feedback discussions

Intern social events

Job summary

Henkel in Connecticut is offering an internship focused on distributor channel management within a global consumer goods framework. You will support relationship management, data analysis, and cross-functional projects to drive growth and market coverage.

The program provides real-world learning, access to Henkel’s online courses, and networking opportunities with leaders, with potential for future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s program to graduate in 2027 or 2028.
• Experience with CRM platforms or BI tools.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain distributor relationships and track performance.
• Analyze distributor sales data and market trends.
• Coordinate pricing, promotions, and launches across the distributor network.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer service teams to meet distributor needs and customer requirements.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to improve channel performance.

Skills

CRM platforms

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Relationship building

Cross-functional collab

Education

Business degree in progress

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

• Support distributor relationship management by maintaining regular communication, tracking performance, and assisting with issue resolution.
  
• Assist to analyze distributor sales data, inventory levels, and market trends to identify growth opportunities and channel gaps.
  
• Help coordinate pricing, promotions, and program launch activities across the distributor network.
  
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer service teams to ensure distributor needs and customer requirements are met.
  
• Assist in developing reports, presentations, and recommendations to improve channel performance, market coverage, and revenue growth.

What makes you a good fit

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, or a related field graduating in 2027 or 2028.
  
• Experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) or business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  
• Interest in B2B sales, channel management, industrial manufacturing, or distribution.
  
• Demonstrated leadership through internships, student organizations, athletics, or volunteer activities.
  
• Ability to analyze trends and make data-driven recommendations.
  
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
  
• Overall: analytical skills, relationship management, Excel proficiency, cross-functional collaboration, and commercial/business acumen

Some perks of joining Henkel as an intern

• Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
• Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.
  
• Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
  
• Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.
  
• In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.
  

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.

Additional information

• This internship is NOT eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
  
• This internship has a duration of May 24th – August 13th.
  

The salary for this role is $22-$27/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualifiedapplicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.