Internship - Brand Management

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

Are you an ambitious student looking to gain marketing experience at one of the largest FMCG companies in the world? Do you like to work with famous brands such as Colgate, Elmex, Palmolive, Ajax and Sanex? Then join Colgate-Palmolive Netherlands as an intern and start your Marketing journey!

We are looking for a Brand Management Intern for the Netherlands (based in Almere) for the first half of the year from February 2027 onwards - please note that the start date can be discussed. Furthermore, there is also a possibility to combine this internship with writing your thesis.

• Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
• On-site
• No Relocation Assistance Offered
• No Travel

In this role you will be part of the Consumer Experience team of Benelux and get full responsibility as of your first day. You will get the opportunity to gain experience in the dynamic FMCG market and put your own ideas into practice.

The Internship

Every day is different, but below is a sample of what you will experience and expect to accomplish:

• Developing trade presentations that are used to present new products to customers.
• Developing your ideas for product promotions at major retailers in the Netherlands. You will lead the entire process from the beginning till the end.
• Developing advertisements for print and online together with our agency.
• Creating product, brand and activation campaigns (online and offline) together with our agency.
• Assisting in managing the social media calendar, search/ site updates and partnerships with magazines or publishing houses.
• Analysing the business, tracking market trends, and creating monthly reports. In short: everything you need to experience what it's like to be a Junior Brand Manager!

WHOA, this is totally me!

• WO/HBO Bachelor or Master student with affinity with marketing/sales (product development, communication, activation);
• Dutch language is required, as well as a good command of the English language;
• Enthusiastic and driven;
• Proactive and a strong communicator;
• Creative and analytical;
• Independent.

What We Offer You

• A unique opportunity to be part of a bold, ambitious and successful team, to learn what it is like working as a Junior Brand Manager. You will be a full member of the marketing team and attend meetings, allowing you to engage with all areas of the business.
• Professional advantages of a multicultural environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.
• Flexibility; we work from home on Fridays to facilitate a better work-life balance.

A monthly internship allowance of 750 Euro.