EMEA Marketing Intern

Colgate-Palmolive Company Surrey, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Information at a Glance

Job Title: EMEA Marketing Intern

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 7/22/26

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #174998 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom

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 values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Title: EMEA Marketing Intern

Location: Woking, UK

Reporting to: Marketing Director

Duration: 12 Months

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well?

In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global multicultural organisation, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions. If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

Why Work For Colgate Palmolive

The learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial mind-set and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments.
The challenge & variety: You will operate in a fast paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business, with personal accountability for your business.
The global experience: You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally.
The Colgate Values: Caring, Inclusivity and courageousness are integral to how we operate every day.

The role will be part of the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Oral Care Brand Team to drive the strategic Colgate brand growth.

The Marketing Intern will be responsible for supporting the Director in the development and delivery of omnichannel, digital and e-comm assets for new launches and relaunches, in driving with the cross-functional team the execution of new products development and design.

What you will be doing

Assist the Director in the development at EMEA commercial grids, 5P's marketing activities, digital activations and go-to-market plans.
Support or drive New Products Development and activations plans, working in close collaboration with the cross-functional team (Local/Global Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, Legal, Supply Chain, Packaging).
Partner with the hub teams to manage the existing business, drive portfolio harmonisation and identify short-term growth opportunities.
Develop the full omnichannel, social and ecomm content with the Online Acceleration Center and the agency, from briefing to delivery to the countries, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
Actively monitor and analyse consumer, market and competition activities to identify new upcoming trends to create business growth opportunities.
Prepare and deliver presentations on project progress and campaign performance.

What you will bring

University degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Communications or similar field.
Work experience or academic project experience in marketing, digital content creation or e-commerce content would be a plus, preferably within the FMCG industry.
Ambitious, eager to learn and able to take ownership of projects.
Strong collaboration and the ability to integrate into a team across different cultures, functions and locations.
Results-oriented and calm under pressure with skills in adaptability, organisation and creativity.
Eye for details and comfortable working with numbers, metrics and spreadsheets.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing 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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