Henkel

About this Position

Become a part of the dynamic and forward-thinking Palette or Schauma European Brand Innovation team and help shape the future of this iconic brand. In this role, you’ll gain deep insights into the European beauty market while actively contributing to diverse and exciting projects. This internship provides a unique opportunity to explore every aspect of regional brand innovation management, including market and competitor analysis, trend scouting, project implementation, and effective communication. Join us in a fast-paced environment where creativity, strategic thinking, and collaboration drive outstanding results for the brand.

What you´ll do

• Innovation Insider:
• Actively participate in the innovation processes and coordinate running projects
• Scout trends in color shades, formulas, fragrances, packaging etc. to fuel our innovation pipeline
• Concept Craftsman:
• Develop new product concepts and packaging ideas
• Strategic Sherlock:
• Conduct strategic market analysis, staying a step ahead in the industry
• Monitor competitors’ activities, keeping us at the forefront of market trends
• Deliver brand reviews and results presentations
• Workflow Wizard:
• Update and administer standard reporting (e.g. market share report)
• Coordinate day-to-day administrative tasks (because even the coolest innovations need some behind-the-scenes coordination)

What makes you a good fit

• Student (d/f/m) who has successfully passed first semesters of business-related studies
• Practical or international experience, e.g. by former internships or semester abroad, is beneficial
• Fluent English language skills, German and other languages are advantageous
• Firm knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Power Point and Excel
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Team-player with high level of independence
• Self-motivated, creative and open-mi nded personality
• Availability as of January 2026 for ideally 6 months for an internship at Henkel’s headquarter in Düsseldorf

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Attractive Remuneration
• Flexible working hours
• Global Experience
• Interns Community

We offer you an attractive salary between € 1.050-2.095 gross per month. The exact amount of the remuneration depends on the desired duration, the type of internship (voluntary or mandatory) and existing degrees.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.