Intern Commercial
€450 per month
Key Skills
Job Description
About The Role We are looking for a Commercial Intern to support the commercialization of an exciting food ingredients project across EMEA and North America. Based at our office in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, you will work closely with our project and commercial teams. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, commercial strategy, market research, and business development within an international trading environment. You will play an active role in researching market opportunities, analyzing commercial potential, and supporting the further development and commercialization of the project. Your Responsibilities Support the day-to-day management and coordination of the project Assist in developing and executing the commercial strategy Support commercial forecasting, market analysis, and financial modelling Conduct market and competitor research across EMEA and North America Identify potential customers and commercial opportunities Conduct commercial analyses and support business development activities Prepare insights and recommendations for the project and commercial teams Who You Are Available 3, 4 or 5 days per week Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commercial Economics, Business Studies, International Business, Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or a related field Strong analytical skills with a commercial and entrepreneurial mindset Comfortable working with Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Structured, proactive and hands-on Strong organisational and communication skills Good verbal and written communication skills in English Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a wider team An interest in commodities, food ingredients or international trade is a plus What We Offer Hands-on experience in the commercialisation of a real-life food ingredients project Exposure to commercial strategy, forecasting, market research and business development Close collaboration with an experienced commercial team The opportunity to take ownership of meaningful project-related work An internship allowance of €450 per month, based on a 40-hour working week An educational and varied internship within an international food ingredients company The opportunity to gain experience in an international trading environment and contribute to a project with commercial exposure across EMEA and North America Who We Are Royal Ingredients Group, based in Alkmaar, part of the Cefetra Group, is a dynamic trading house with branches in the United States, India, China, Dubai, Mexico and Spain. We specialize in the international trade of raw materials/ingredients (starches, sugars and vegetable proteins) for the food, animal feed and paper industries and are active in more than 100 countries. The company culture is pleasantly relaxed when possible and businesslike when necessary. In an open office environment, we strive for short and direct communication between all departments. We are looking for new talents with a no-nonsense mentality who want to actively contribute to the further growth of the company, encouraging own initiative. Interested? Contact Denise Teunissen (HR & Recruitment Specialist) at [email protected] or +31 (0)72 200 2041 and discover how you can put your knowledge into practice at Royal Ingredients!
Core Responsibilities
Support the coordination and day-to-day management of a food ingredients commercialization project across EMEA and North America. Research markets and competitors, analyze commercial opportunities and financial potential, and contribute to strategy, forecasting, business development, and recommendations.
Requirements
Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant business, marketing, sales, or commercial field and be available three to five days per week. They should have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, be comfortable with Microsoft 365—especially Excel and PowerPoint—and communicate well in English.
Benefits
- Hands-on Commercialization Experience
- Exposure to Commercial Strategy, Forecasting, Market Research, and Business Development
- Collaboration with an Experienced Commercial Team
- Ownership of Meaningful Project Work
- International Trading Environment Experience
About Royal Ingredients Group
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size: 51-200 employees
We are Royal Ingredients Group, a leading global supplier of ingredients for food and non-food applications. We offer a broad range of products such as proteins, starches, fibers, sweeteners and various co-products that offer high nutritional value and functional benefits. Our Royal Lion brand is well-known and trusted in the industry across different sectors worldwide. Founded in 2007 in Alkmaar, Royal Ingredients Group has grown over the last decades into an active player in the distribution of ingredients with an agricultural origin. Our global presence ensures that our high-quality products reach every part of the world, contributing to the success of many industries. With our headquarters in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, and offices in the United States, Mexico, China, Spain, Dubai and India, we combine a global perspective with a local touch. Our committed team of more than 80 professionals works in more than 70 countries. What makes us different is our strong relationships with customers and suppliers, delivering high-standard service supported by our extensive market knowledge and in-house logistics expertise. Royal Ingredients Group operates independently under the Cefetra Group, which is based in Rotterdam.