Internship '27: Customer Development - Trade Marketing

Please note: Due to the regulations regarding working rights, we are only considering applicants enrolled in a Dutch University.

Grow with confidence. Create with impact

At Unilever, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the people, products, technologies and operations behind some of the world's most recognised consumer brands such as Dove, Vaseline, and Rexona, just to name a few! Working in a global business that reaches 3.4 billion people every day, you'll help tackle real challenges across technology, innovation, sustainability and beyond - while gaining first-hand insight into how ideas become products at scale.

Along the way, you'll take ownership of meaningful work and build practical skills through hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment. You’ll be part of an amazing team of peers and leaders who will inspire you, motivate you and support you in becoming brilliant at what you do.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, explore future career paths, or expand your professional network, this internship is designed to help you grow with confidence. You'll leave with valuable experience, stronger business acumen, and a clearer understanding of how your talents can make a difference.

By the end of this internship, you'll have:

• Contributed to tackling real business challenges

• Built practical skills through hands-on experience and collaboration
• Gained exposure to different functions, teams and ways of working
• Expanded your professional network across Unilever
• Developed a broader understanding of innovation and business at scale
• Added valuable experience with a globally recognized employer

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Trade Marketing & Field Sales Intern at Unilever, you will support the teams responsible for bringing our brands to life at the point of sale. Working closely with Field Sales, Trade Marketing, Data & Operations teams, and external partners, you will help ensure that campaigns, promotions and activations are successfully executed in stores across the Netherlands.

Depending on the team and business priorities, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the planning and execution of in-store campaigns, activations and promotional initiatives across a variety of retail customers.
• Assisting the Field Sales team with communication, coordination and operational support to help deliver strong execution in stores.
• Supporting the preparation of business updates, presentations, meetings and performance reviews for Field Sales leadership.
• Monitoring and analyzing retail execution data to identify opportunities, track performance and support continuous improvement.
• Supporting data quality initiatives and helping maintain reporting tools and systems used to evaluate field performance.
• Collaborating with Trade Marketing, Customer Development and external agency partners to ensure successful implementation of key business priorities.
• Assisting with the communication and rollout of major campaigns, ensuring field teams have the information and tools needed for successful execution.
• Conducting store-level analyses and helping identify opportunities to improve product visibility, availability and shopper engagement.
• Supporting operational projects and administrative processes that contribute to the effectiveness of the Field Sales organization.

What You'll Learn

During this internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain first-hand experience in how leading FMCG brands are executed at the point of sale.
• Develop a strong understanding of field sales, trade marketing and retail execution within a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Learn how national campaigns and promotional plans are translated into in-store activation.
• Build analytical skills by working with retail performance data, reporting tools and execution metrics.
• Develop stakeholder management and communication skills through collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Gain insight into the day-to-day realities of retail execution and the role it plays in driving brand and business performance.
• Work closely with one of Unilever's largest frontline organizations and gain exposure to major retail customers across the Netherlands.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects that directly support execution excellence and commercial success.

What we're looking for:

• Available for 5-6 months starting February-March 2027 (minimum 32-40 hours per week)
• Currently enrolled in a (HBO) Dutch university, Bachelor's program (3rd or 4th year) or a Master's program
• Eager to learn, challenge yourself, and take ownership of impactful projects
• Available to work on site 2-3 days a week at our Rotterdam Office
• Fluency in Dutch and English

What's in it for you?

• €625 gross internship allowance per month
• Travel reimbursement if you do not have a student travel card
• Public Holidays + additional days off
• Access to (mental) health and wellbeing resources
• On-the-job coaching, regular feedback and support from experienced colleagues

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Share your CV and motivation letter with us, and we'll guide you through the process every step of the way. From an introduction call to meeting the team, we'll help you discover whether Unilever is the right fit for your next learning experience. Kindly note that due to the high volume of applications, the recruitment process is spread out over many months.

Join us!