Internship Strategy

How you can make a difference

As an intern within the Group Strategy team, you step into one of the most dynamic and forward‑looking parts of Ahold Delhaize. Our team sets the long‑term direction of the company, drives strategic initiatives across different markets, and supports the Executive Committee on critical topics. You help ensure that our brands continue enabling customers to eat well, save time, and live better—now and in the future.
This internship is a great opportunity to experience how strategy works at the heart of a leading international retailer, and to develop your analytical, problem‑solving, and business skills.

Your new role and workplace.

As a Group Strategy Intern, you will directly contribute to Ahold Delhaize’s overarching strategic priorities. You won’t do this alone—you’ll work closely with colleagues within the Group Strategy team, which collaborates intensively with business leaders in Europe and the US, and with key functions such as Technology, Finance, HR and Sustainability.

You will support the Head of Strategy and the wider Strategy team by delivering insights, preparing decision‑making materials, and advancing strategic workstreams. In practice, this includes:

• Conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses on market trends, innovations, consumer behavior, and competition.
• Preparing presentations, memos, and storylines for senior stakeholders.
• Supporting workshops, strategic reviews, and project planning.
• Helping shape strategic recommendations for long‑term growth and transformation.

What you will learn.

You will gain deep insight into how strategy is developed and executed within an international organization. You’ll see how strategic priorities are defined, how data‑driven insights support executive decisions, and how cross‑country, cross‑functional, and cross‑brand collaboration works in practice.
You will work with colleagues at Group level, in regions, and within brands—giving you broad exposure across the company. This internship is hands‑on, analytical, and highly collaborative, with plenty of room to take ownership and grow.

What we offer.

• An interesting and diverse internship at the Ahold Delhaize headquarters for 5–6 months.
• An internship with real responsibility and meaningful work experience.
• An internship allowance (€500 every four weeks) plus travel reimbursement.
• Fun social activities and (networking) events with all interns at our headquarters.
• An inclusive environment where you can continue developing personally and professionally.

What you bring.

We hope to do this together with you, especially if you bring energy, curiosity, and a growth mindset. In addition:

• You are currently pursuing an HBO or WO bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Data/Analytics, or a related field.
• You feel comfortable analyzing data, structuring insights, and developing recommendations.
• You have excellent communication skills in English.
• (Bonus) You have experience with consulting‑type projects.
• You bring strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

And you are:

• Someone who takes initiative and shows ownership.
• A natural connector who collaborates easily and keeps stakeholders informed.
• Curious and structured, able to quickly understand complex topics and extract the essence.