Internship - eCommerce

Internship - eCommerce: Are you an ambitious HBO or WO student or have you just finished your studies, eager to gain hands-on experience in Sales with one of the world’s leading FMCG companies? Are you proactive, driven, and excited to work with renowned brands like Colgate, Elmex, Sanex, Palmolive, and Ajax? If so, join Colgate-Palmolive Netherlands as an E-commerce Intern and take the first exciting step in your professional journey!

We are seeking a motivated intern to join our dynamic Sales Team at our Almere (Amsterdam) location for a 5–6 month internship starting in February 2027. Though please note that the start date can be discussed. There is also a possibility to combine this internship with writing your thesis.

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

As part of your internship, you’ll receive comprehensive training and take on meaningful responsibilities, contributing to day-to-day operations and supporting key projects. This is your chance to make an impact, develop your skills, and kickstart your career in a fast-paced, international environment.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

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.

The Internship

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

• Participate in Digital Shelf analysis across key customer platforms, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Implement best-in-class content for new product launches and hygiene updates, ensuring a high-quality consumer experience across all e-commerce platforms.
• Monitor and analyze ecommerce campaign performance; compile and present insights in regular reports.
• Communicate weekly updates to customers, using KPI dashboards to highlight product range availability.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, brand performance, and promotional effectiveness to support the Sales team with actionable recommendations.
• Support the Sales department with various administrative and planning tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations.

WHOA, this is totally me!

• Fluent in both Dutch and English
• HBO or WO education, either currently enrolled or recently completed
• Enthusiastic, driven, and eager to learn
• Proactive attitude with strong communication skills
• Comfortable working with digital systems and tools
• Analytical mindset with a strong focus on achieving results

What we offer you!

• A unique opportunity to join an ambitious and successful team, to learn what it is like working in E-commerce. You will be a full member of the team and attend meetings, allowing you to engage with all areas of the business.
• A monthly internship allowance of €750 (based on full-time placement)
• The professional benefits of working in a multicultural environment that supports your growth and celebrates your achievements
• Flexibility; we work from home on Fridays to facilitate a better work-life balance.

In short, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in the dynamic FMCG sector while collaborating with leading clients such as AH, Kruidvat and Bol.com.