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 Field Sales & Trade Marketing Intern, you will support the team responsible for bringing Unilever's commercial plans to life in stores across the Netherlands. Working closely with Field Sales, Data & Operations and external partners, you will help improve execution, support major campaigns and contribute to the day-to-day operations of one of Unilever's largest frontline teams.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the Head of Field Sales with meeting preparation, reporting and operational activities.
- Assisting with the planning and communication of key campaigns and activations for the field sales team.
- Monitoring retail execution performance and helping identify opportunities for improvement.
- Supporting data quality initiatives and the use of image recognition tools to generate actionable insights.
- Preparing presentations, updates and communications for internal stakeholders.
- Coordinating activities with Field Sales, Trade Marketing and external agency partners.
- Contributing to projects that improve sales execution, ways of working and operational effectiveness.
What You'll Learn
During this internship, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on experience in Field Sales and Trade Marketing within a leading FMCG company.
- Understand how commercial strategies are translated into successful in-store execution.
- Develop analytical skills by working with retail performance data and reporting tools.
- Build stakeholder management and project coordination skills through collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
- Learn how execution excellence drives product visibility, availability and business performance.
- Gain exposure to the retail environment through work supporting major customers such as Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Plus.
- Take ownership of projects that directly impact the effectiveness of Unilever's frontline sales organization.
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!