Job Description

Are you ready to kick-start your career at one of the world’s most iconic companies?

At Unilever, we’re not just about creating products – we’re about building dreams, opportunities, and innovation. With over 400 brands like Dove, Knorr, and Lipton, we’re committed to making sustainable living commonplace.

This is more than just an internship; it’s a chance to learn, grow, and leave your mark at one of the largest FMCG companies on the planet.

What makes this internship exciting?

Within our Customer Strategy & Planning (CS&P) Foods team, you will play a key role in building category growth strategies for brands like Knorr. This is more than just an internship – it’s your opportunity to work with real data, real customers, and real business impact.

As an intern in the CS&P Foods team (Category Management), you will work at the heart of the business where shopper insights, data, and commercial strategy come together.

CS&P is the linking pin between sales, marketing, and supply chain, focused on growing the category together with our retail partners. You will support projects that shape category strategies, drive commercial performance, and help our brands win in-store and online. You will directly contribute to how we grow the category together with our customers, by turning data into insights and actions.

This isn’t just about learning – it’s about contributing. Here’s what your journey will look like:

Support the team in analyzing category performance using Nielsen, retailer data (e.g. AH/SIS), and internal tools

Help build customer presentations and category reviews with actionable insights

Contribute to promotion and assortment analyses to improve commercial performance

Support shelf plan (planogram) and innovation tracking projects

Monitor competitors and market trends to identify opportunities

Work on ad-hoc deep dives and business cases that support decision-making

You’re the perfect fit if:

You’re available for 5 to 6 months starting August-September 2026 (minimum 32 hours/week).

You are enrolled in a Bachelor (3rd or 4th year) or Master program.

You excel in project and stakeholder management.

You are fluent in Dutch and English.

You can work with Excel and PowerPoint.

You are curious, eager to learn, and independent.

You have an interest in commercial strategy.

You are a team player with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Why you’ll love working with us?

We know internships are all about growth and exploration – and we’ve got you covered.

A €625 gross/month allowance.

Travel reimbursement (if you don’t have a student travel card).

Fun and engaging intern programs – onboarding, events, and activities with fellow interns.

Access to extensive training programs for personal and professional growth.

A flexible working environment tailored to your success.

A behind-the-scenes experience at one of the world’s largest and most innovative FMCG companies.

Application Process

Click "Apply now" and upload your CV and motivation letter. Don't forget to complete the questionnaire we send you. It's your chance to shine!

Our team will carefully review your application. We receive a lot of applications, so please bear with us as we give each one the attention it deserves.

If we think you might be a great fit, we'll schedule a friendly phone call to get to know you better and hear about your motivations.

We'll present your profile to the manager. If they’re impressed, you'll be invited for an interview to discuss the opportunity further.

After the interview, the manager will provide feedback on your performance. If you are selected, you'll receive an offer letter with all the exciting details about your internship.

Once you accept the offer, we'll guide you through the onboarding process, including any necessary paperwork, training sessions, and introductions to your awesome team.

You'll kick off your internship, get integrated into the team, and start working on your cool projects and responsibilities.

Unilever is more than a workplace – it’s a space to bring your passions to life while creating impact. Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? Let’s make it happen together!

Internship 26' - Customer Development – Category Management