Internship - eCommerce

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176588 - Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

E-commerce Internship at Colgate Palmolive NL

Are you an ambitious HBO or WO student or have you just finished your studies, eager to gain hands-on experience in Sales with one of the world’s leading FMCG companies? Are you proactive, driven, and excited to work with renowned brands like Colgate, Elmex, Sanex, Palmolive, and Ajax? If so, join Colgate-Palmolive Netherlands as an E-commerce Intern and take the first exciting step in your professional journey!

We are seeking a motivated intern to join our dynamic Sales Team at our Almere (Amsterdam) location for a 5–6 month internship starting in February 2027. Though please note that the start date can be discussed. There is also a possibility to combine this internship with writing your thesis.

As part of your internship, you’ll receive comprehensive training and take on meaningful responsibilities, contributing to day-to-day operations and supporting key projects. This is your chance to make an impact, develop your skills, and kickstart your career in a fast-paced, international environment.

The Internship

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

• Participate in Digital Shelf analysis across key customer platforms, identifying opportunities for optimization.

• Implement best-in-class content for new product launches and hygiene updates, ensuring a high-quality consumer experience across all e-commerce platforms.

• Monitor and analyze ecommerce campaign performance; compile and present insights in regular reports.

• Communicate weekly updates to customers, using KPI dashboards to highlight product range availability.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, brand performance, and promotional effectiveness to support the Sales team with actionable recommendations.

• Support the Sales department with various administrative and planning tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations.

WHOA, this is totally me!

• Fluent in both Dutch and English

• HBO or WO education, either currently enrolled or recently completed

• Enthusiastic, driven, and eager to learn

• Proactive attitude with strong communication skills

• Comfortable working with digital systems and tools

• Analytical mindset with a strong focus on achieving results

What we offer you!

• A unique opportunity to join an ambitious and successful team, to learn what it is like working in E-commerce. You will be a full member of the 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.

In short, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in the dynamic FMCG sector while collaborating with leading clients such as AH, Kruidvat and Bol.com.

If you’re interested and want to take on this great challenge then click further on the "Apply” button.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
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, colour, 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.