Customer Development Intern - Category & Account Management

Please note: Due to the regulations regarding working rights, we are only considering applicants enrolled in a Dutch University.

Grow with confidence. Create with impact

At Unilever, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the people, products, technologies and operations behind some of the world's most recognised consumer brands such as Dove, Vaseline, and Rexona, just to name a few! Working in a global business that reaches 3.4 billion people every day, you'll help tackle real challenges across technology, innovation, sustainability and beyond - while gaining first-hand insight into how ideas become products at scale.

Along the way, you'll take ownership of meaningful work and build practical skills through hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment. You’ll be part of an amazing team of peers and leaders who will inspire you, motivate you and support you in becoming brilliant at what you do.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, explore future career paths, or expand your professional network, this internship is designed to help you grow with confidence. You'll leave with valuable experience, stronger business acumen, and a clearer understanding of how your talents can make a difference.

By the end of this internship, you'll have:

• Contributed to tackling real business challenges

• Built practical skills through hands-on experience and collaboration
• Gained exposure to different functions, teams and ways of working
• Expanded your professional network across Unilever
• Developed a broader understanding of innovation and business at scale
• Added valuable experience with a globally recognized employer

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Customer Development Intern at Unilever, you will support projects that help drive the growth of some of the world's most iconic brands across leading customers and retail channels. Working at the intersection of commercial strategy, category management, sales, and analytics, you will contribute to real business decisions while developing a strong understanding of the FMCG industry.

Depending on the team and business priorities, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the development and execution of customer and category plans to drive sustainable business growth.
• Analyzing sales, market, customer, promotion and category performance data to identify trends, opportunities and actionable insights.
• Assisting with promotional planning, activation execution and post-promotion evaluations to assess commercial effectiveness.
• Supporting the preparation of customer meetings, business reviews and commercial recommendations through data-driven storytelling and presentations.
• Contributing to category management activities, including assortment, pricing, promotional and shopper analyses.
• Monitoring business performance and helping translate insights into recommendations that support commercial decision-making.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across Customer Development, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Shopper Marketing and Category Management to deliver business priorities.
• Supporting projects focused on digital commerce, customer engagement, innovation launches and revenue growth initiatives.
• Helping improve reporting tools, dashboards and processes to enhance visibility and decision-making across the business.

What You'll Learn

During this internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop a strong understanding of how leading FMCG brands grow through partnerships with retailers, customers and consumers.
• Build commercial and analytical capabilities by working with customer, market and category data.
• Learn how promotional plans, customer strategies and commercial recommendations are developed, executed and evaluated.
• Gain hands-on experience in category management, customer development and business planning processes.
• Strengthen stakeholder management and communication skills by collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Understand how data, shopper insights and market trends influence commercial decisions and business performance.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute to business outcomes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Challenges in a dynamic international environment.

What we're looking for:

• Available for 5-6 months starting February-March 2027 (minimum 32-40 hours per week)
• Currently enrolled in a (HBO) Dutch university, Bachelor's program (3rd or 4th year) or a Master's program
• Eager to learn, challenge yourself, and take ownership of impactful projects
• Available to work on site 2-3 days a week at our Rotterdam Office
• Fluency in Dutch and English

What's in it for you?

• €625 gross internship allowance per month
• Travel reimbursement if you do not have a student travel card
• Public Holidays + additional days off
• Access to (mental) health and wellbeing resources
• On-the-job coaching, regular feedback and support from experienced colleagues

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Share your CV and motivation letter with us, and we'll guide you through the process every step of the way. From an introduction call to meeting the team, we'll help you discover whether Unilever is the right fit for your next learning experience. Kindly note that due to the high volume of applications, the recruitment process is spread out over many months.

Join us!