International Business Development & Marketing Intern – Summer 2026
At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you’ll do
Global Exposure & Strategic Insight: You will gain hands-on experience working with international markets, learning how brands expand globally and adapt to different business environments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Networking: You'll work closely with marketing, sales, education, and operations teams across multiple brands, building valuable relationships and developing a well-rounded understanding of how global beauty brands grow and succeed.
International Marketing Activities: Assist in the development and implement marketing initiatives focused on growing the business in international markets, ensuring alignment with global brand strategies.
Create Plans to Increase Brand Awareness and Engagement: Work on strategies and campaigns that enhance brand visibility and customer engagement across diverse international regions.
Support Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Conduct research on global market trends and competitor activities, providing insights to help guide business development and marketing strategies.
What makes you a good fit
A rising senior graduating in 2027 or a master’s / graduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing or Business Administration
Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
Excellent analytical skills for interpreting data and identifying insights
Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation development
Some benefits of joining Henkel as an intern
Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide
Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses
Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors
Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals
In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country
Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.
Additional information
This internship is NOT eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
Henkel’s Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th, 2026, and runs through mid-August.
Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early March 2026 or until all our positions are filled.
If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.
If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.
The salary for this role is $22- $27/ hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.