Job Title:  Internship Category Development

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 159201 - Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

Internship Retail Category Development (RCD)

Are you an ambitious student looking to gain sales and 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 Sales & Marketing journey! Our iconic brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. 

We are looking for a Retail Category Development Intern for the Netherlands - based in Weesp (Amsterdam).

In this role you will be part of the Customer Development team of the 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. 

Key accountabilities and responsibilities 

• Supporting retailers’ mutation moments by developing category presentations which are used when presenting shelf and category recommendations to our customers / retail partners

• Analysing and building planograms and working on shelf recommendation projects.

• Identifying big trends and opportunities in the market by analysing market data and market/consumer research.

• Developing your data skills by analysing the market and creating monthly reports.

WHOA, this is totally me!

• WO (or HBO) Bachelor or Master student with affinity related to  data driven retail sales and marketing ;

• Full command of the Dutch language is mandatory, as well as a good command of the English language;

• Strong analytical mindset and results-oriented;

• Enthusiastic and driven;

• Proactive and a strong communicator;

• Independent;

What we offer you!

• A unique opportunity to be part of a bold, ambitious and successful team. . You will work closely with the Retail Category Development (RCD) manager. You will be a full member of the Customer Development team and attend meetings, allowing you to engage with all areas of the business.

• A monthly internship allowance of 500 Euro and reimbursement of travel expenses. 

• Professional advantages of a multicultural environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.

• Flexibility; we have a hybrid working model providing the empowerment to take ownership of your work-life balance.

Interested? Please click on "Apply".

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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