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 Marketing Intern at Unilever, you will play an active role in building some of the world's most recognized brands. Working alongside experienced marketers, you will support projects across brand development, innovation, communications, consumer engagement and business growth. From analyzing consumer trends to helping launch campaigns and activations, you will gain hands-on experience across the full marketing process.
- Supporting the development and execution of brand plans, marketing campaigns and consumer engagement initiatives across multiple channels.
- Contributing to innovation and product launch projects, helping bring new products and ideas to market.
- Analyzing consumer, shopper, market and category trends to identify opportunities and support business decisions.
- Helping translate insights and data into recommendations that strengthen brand performance and consumer relevance.
- Supporting the creation of marketing assets, campaign materials and activation plans across digital, retail and experiential touchpoints.
- Monitoring campaign and business performance, evaluating results and identifying opportunities to optimize future activities.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Shopper Marketing, Media, Consumer Insights and external agency partners.
- Managing project timelines, coordinating stakeholders and supporting the successful delivery of key marketing initiatives.
- Contributing to the day-to-day management of the brand through reporting, planning activities and operational support.
What You'll Learn
During this internship, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop a strong understanding of how iconic brands are built and managed within a leading global FMCG organization.
- Gain exposure to the end-to-end marketing process, from insight generation and strategy development to campaign execution and performance evaluation.
- Learn how consumer, shopper and market insights are translated into effective marketing and commercial decisions.
- Build analytical capabilities by working with market data, research and business performance metrics.
- Strengthen project management and stakeholder management skills through collaboration with cross-functional teams and agency partners.
- Gain experience across a range of marketing disciplines, including brand management, innovation, communications, digital marketing and shopper activation.
- Take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute directly to business growth and consumer impact.
- challenges in a dynamic international environment.
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!