Brand Manager Assistant Internship

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a global company with products sold in over 200 countries. We offer brands across four core areas: Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition, and are committed to products and programmes that enrich communities worldwide.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and their loved ones. Our goal is to use our technology to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

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

Job Title: Brand Manager Assistant Internship

Travel Required?: No Travel

Posting Start Date: 11/03/2026

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#172048 - Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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! We are looking for a Brand Management Intern for the Netherlands – based in Almere (Amsterdam) for a 5-6 months internship starting in September. There is also a possibility to combine this internship with writing your thesis. In this role you will be part of the Consumer Experience team of Benelux and get full responsibility from day one. You will gain experience in the dynamic FMCG market and put your own ideas into practice.

The Internship

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

• Developing trade presentations that are used to present new products to customers.
• Developing ideas for product promotions at major retailers in the Netherlands. You will lead the entire process from start to finish.
• Developing advertisements for print and online with our agency.
• Creating product, brand and activation campaigns (online and offline) with our agency.
• Assisting in managing the social media calendar, search/site updates and partnerships with magazines or publishing houses.
• Analyzing the business, tracking market trends, and creating monthly reports. In short: experience what it’s like to be a Junior Brand Manager!

Qualifications

• WO/HBO Bachelor or Master student with affinity with marketing/sales (product development, communication, activation).
• Dutch language is required, and a good command of English.
• Enthusiastic and driven.
• Proactive and a strong communicator.
• Creative and analytical.

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 Junior Brand Manager. You will be a full member of the marketing 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.

Our journey begins with our people — developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.