Industrial Marketing and Customer Activations InteRegistered Nurse

Henkel; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in South Africa seeks a dynamic Industrial Marketing and Customer Activations Intern. You will gain hands-on experience in B2B marketing and customer engagement, supporting strategic marketing activities and events. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a degree in Marketing or related fields with a strong interest in industrial markets. This role offers flexible work options and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work scheme

Diverse growth opportunities

Health and preventive care programs

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Annual 1 month bonus

Company contribution to Medical Aid

Subsidised canteen

Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programmes

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• Strong interest in industrial markets.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Support planning and logistics for customer activations and events.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.

Skills

B2B marketing

Customer engagement

Market research

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM or marketing tools

Job description

Overview

About this Position

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Industrial Marketing and Customer Activations Intern to join our team in South Africa. This is opportunity will help you to gain hands-on experience in B2B marketing, customer engagement, and field activations within Africa’s fast-evolving industrial landscape. The intern will support the execution of marketing strategies, customer events, and activations to enhance brand visibility and customer loyalty across key industrial sectors.

What you’ll do

• Assist in the development and execution of B2B marketing campaigns targeting industrial clients (manufacturing, construction, agriculture, etc.) for Emerging Markets
• Support planning and logistics for customer activations, trade shows, product demos, and industry events
• Collaborate with sales, technical, and communications teams to align marketing activities with business objectives, both in Emerging Markets and Global counterparts.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support strategic planning and localized campaign development.
• Assist in managing digital content for industrial audiences across web, email, and social platforms.
• Track and analyze customer feedback and activation performance metrics to generate actionable insights.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and case studies from activation campaigns.
• Provide on-site support for regional events and activations, where needed.

What makes you a good fit

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in industrial markets (e.g., energy, infrastructure, mining, manufacturing, or heavy equipment).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with CRM or marketing tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel locally or regionally as needed.
• Preferred Qualifications : Previous internship or project experience in B2B or industrial marketing is a strong advantage.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Annual 1 month bonus
• 66.67% company contribution to Medical Aid
• Subsidised canteen
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programmes

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.