Internship Category Development

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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 Category Development

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! 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 Category Management Intern for the Netherlands - based in Weesp (Amsterdam) per September 2024. Note the startdate can be discussed and there is also a possibility to combine this internship with writing your thesis.

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 the shelf and category advice to our customers / retail partners

* Analysing and building planograms (shelf recommendations) and working on advice 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 (/HBO) Bachelor or Master student with affinity with marketing/sales (product development, communication, activation);

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

* Analytic mind 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, to learn what it is like working as a Category Manager. You will be a full member of the Category Management and Marketing 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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