Marketing Intern Consumer Care Benelux
€800 per month
Key Skills
Job Description
We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 19 years.
Our EMEA brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care (John Frieda, Guhl, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél), Professional Hair (Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair, Kerasilk), and Molton Brown.
Our corporate philosophy, The Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.
About our role:
Displayed pay range (base salary) is a guide and local market specific. The pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on skill set and professional experience assessed throughout the interview process.
EUR 800 per month
This internship is designed to support the Marketing team in executing and analyzing brand activities across Kao’s personal care portfolio (including Guhl, John Frieda, Bioré, Bondi Sands, and Curél). The intern contributes to both online and offline marketing initiatives, including PR support, campaign development, and market and competitor analysis. The role provides hands-on experience in real marketing projects, data-driven insights (e.g., IRI analysis), and brand management support. It exists to strengthen day-to-day marketing execution while developing future marketing talent within a dynamic, international FMCG environment.
What you will do:
- Support marketing team with day-to-day brand activities, including campaign and project execution.
- Assist with market and competitor analysis, including tracking trends and preparing insights.
- Support public relations activities such as event preparation, media materials, and reporting.
- Contribute to product and brand projects, including brainstorming and launch support for new initiatives.
- Work on independent analysis projects using data tools and present findings to the team
What you will need:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (HBO/WO level) in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Economics, or a related field.
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Previous internship experience in Marketing, Brand Management, FMCG, Communications, or a related field is advantageous.
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Exposure to marketing projects, campaign execution, market analysis, or data-driven decision-making is considered a plus.Experience supporting online and/or offline marketing campaigns would be beneficial.
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Strong interest in marketing and the personal care/FMCG industry. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and market insights.
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Fluency in both Dutch and English (written and spoken).
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with organizational and time management skills.
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Affinity with data analysis tools (e.g. IRI) and digital marketing is a plus.
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Creative mindset combined with a structured and proactive working style.
At Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results.
What you can expect from us:
- An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together.
- Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.
- A workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, our Charity Committee, and DE&I communities
- A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension schemes, insurance options, and more…
- Learning and development opportunities
- Your voice matters here, we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams.
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Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the marketing team with day-to-day brand activities, including campaign execution and project management. They will also assist with market and competitor analysis, PR activities, and data-driven insights to support brand growth.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Economics, or a related field. Proficiency in Dutch and English, along with strong analytical skills and Microsoft Office proficiency, is required.
Benefits
- Flexible working
- Competitive salaries
- Health and wellbeing offers
- Pension schemes
- Insurance options
- Learning and development opportunities
About Kao Corporation
Industry: Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Founded in 1887, Kao is a global company committed to realizing a Kirei World—a world in which all life lives in harmony. The Japanese word kirei, meaning “clean, well-ordered, and beautiful,” reflects our purpose. Kao, a Japan-based manufacturer of cosmetics, personal care and household products, as well as specialty chemicals, creates high-value-added products and services that provide care and enrichment for the life of all people and the planet. Through its brands such as Curél, SENSAI, and MOLTON BROWN cosmetics, Bioré and Jergens skin care products, Oribe hair care products, Attack laundry detergent, and Laurier sanitary products, Kao is part of the everyday lives of people across Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Combined with its chemical business, which contributes to a wide range of industries, Kao generates about 1,690 billion yen in annual sales. Kao employs about 31,500 people worldwide and has more than 130 years of history in innovation. (As of December 31, 2025) Kao’s strength lies in unique scientific expertise. Through Yoki-Monozukuri—an excellent creation process that is good for everyone involved and enriches the lives of consumers and customers—Kao generates innovations that enrich everyday life.