Internship Key Account Manager Assistant

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#171043 - Brussels Brussels-Capital Region Belgium

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Internship Key Account Manager Assistant

If you are looking for a global company and want to participate in the expansion of our leading brands then JOIN US.

INTERNSHIP PERIOD: FEBRUARY TO JUNE 2026 IN BRUSSELS

Why a Sales internship at Colgate-Palmolive

An internship at Colgate-Palmolive will show you the world outside of university and will ensure that you will get to know yourself better. As an intern you will be able to stimulate your personal development through various this 5-month internship you will get a clear view of the day-to-day activities of a job function within Sales which will aid you in choosing a master program or future job.

In this internship you are assistant to the Account Manager of one or multiple (key) accounts who is responsible for all categories (Oral Care Body Care Softeneras Cleaners) and brands (Colgate elmex meridol Sanex Tahiti Palmolive Soupline Ajax La Croix).

What youll do

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

Administrative follow-up of the customer(s) to ensure that commercial strategies and execution plans are implemented at a central level as well as in the store

Administrative follow-up of the assortment through (re)launches of new products and the promotional customer plan

Development and maintenance of an interface facilitating the monitoring of promotions and new products with customer service & supply chain

Help with the preparation of meetings with the various customers

Preparation and participation in monthly meetings with our sales force

Commercial development of the customer(s) through analysis and monitoring of category markets incl. recommendations and follow-ups of our major initiatives. Monitoring of the business plan for the different categories and within the brands.

• Analysis of sales results and more specifically promotions implemented at the distributors mention

• Follow-up of sales forecasts

• The study of assortments and optimization recommendations

• Help in recommending and implementing promotional plans and innovations

WHOA this is totally me!

Master 1 or 2 in Business School preferred

Fluency in both French AND English is required both written and orally

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides is essential

Previous experience in Sales and/or in FMCG are considered a plus

Ability to analyze synthesize sense of initiative and attention to detail

Autonomous and able to take charge of projects

Offer

An internship of at least 5 months (or more) in a young dynamic and passionate team which integrates you within an international company and work setting

12 days holidays

The opportunity to gain an enriching experience in Sales and to develop numerous skills

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping 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 color 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.

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