PVM Internship Marketing & Communications ( Chupa Chups, Fruittella, Alpenliebe)

WELCOME TO PERFETTI

A great place to work in an environment where there is a lot of room for the people element, focus on your development and to get inspired by others through the international team dynamics. Sounds good? Then welcome to Perfetti! Perfetti Van Melle is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum. We create imaginative products and brands that are enjoyed in over 150 countries, such as Mentos, Fruittella and Chupa Chups.

Internship at Perfetti!

Are You Looking for an Internship in our Commercial Group? Join Us at Perfetti Van Melle!

If you're passionate about marketing, social media, product innovation, and global brand strategy—and eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, international company—this internship is made for you!

About the Opportunity

Join our Global Indulgence Marketing team. This team manages our global brands (such as Chupa Chups, Fruittella and Alpenliebe), defines product innovation roadmaps, leverages global brand communication platforms, coordinates new product development, and much more. We are looking for an intern who will support and assist the marketing team in various brand projects and initiatives as well as day-to-day administrative tasks.

• Support with preparation of presentations, analysis and reports around brand communications and portfolio management.
• Support with the organization and maintenance of samples from the global portfolio and competition as well as inbound and outbound samples management.
• Support with issuing and following up with purchase orders and invoices on SAP.
• Support the management of packaging from AW brief to approvals and management in close connection with global agency.
• Support with the exchanging with global markets in relation to ongoing activities, NPD projects and communications.
• Support with various activities around brand communications such as engaging and supporting local markets needs, supporting on briefing and evaluations and managing content production for all relevant channels as well as pre-production and post production activities when applicable including testing for optimal creative output.
• Analyze and support optimization of global content development & production process against pre-set KPI’s, generating campaign performance reports.
• Support the coordination and the rollout and landing of global campaigns & brand-led communication initiatives to markets including the maintenance of the assets library.
• Assist the Indulgence marketing team with overall administrative duties.

OUR PERFECT CANDIDATE

• You are looking for a ‘Meewerkstage’ (work-internship) for at least 20 weeks at a Dutch HBO/University.
• You are currently enrolled in a course of study in the Netherlands in business, marketing, commerce, economics or related fields and are looking for an internship of at least 20 weeks.
• You are available for a 32/40 hour per week internship of 5–6 months, starting in February 2026 in our office in Amsterdam Schiphol.
• You have strong English skills as this is the main language in our business.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• You are eager and proactive: you approach people easily, are eager to pick up work and new projects for your development and you are not afraid to ask for help when needed.

WE OFFER

• An inspiring, creative, and supportive team culture in an international environment to learn and develop yourself.
• An internship allowance of EUR 450 gross based on 40 hours per week + options for travel reimbursement.
• Opportunity to work partially from home after the first two months of your internship.
• Real-world experience in a global corporate environment.

If you're eager to learn, bursting with creative energy, and excited to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!