Marketing & CSP Intern

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing & Customer Strategic Planning Intern to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of marketing execution and strategic customer planning. You will support key initiatives that drive brand visibility, customer engagement, and data-driven decision-making

• Support the implementation of brand plans and BTL events in collaboration with brand managers and external agencies.
• Coordinate with Customer Business Development (CBD) teams to ensure proper deployment of trade activities.
• Conduct online media research to support current and upcoming projects.
• Centralize feedback and insights from the sales team, including competitor tracking.
• Assist with inputting brand expenses into internal systems and monitor category budgets.
• Support product code creation and specification updates to ensure timely execution of planned activities.
• Manage invoices, supplier contracts, and agency cost estimates, including fee tracking and negotiations.
• Handle sample requests for internal and external use, including events and ad hoc needs.
• Coordinate internal activations and events.
• Support urgent payment requests, contract renewals, and new supplier agreements.
• Assist category leads in marketing and trade marketing with ad hoc requests.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• University studies in at least the 2nd or 3rd year of university in Marketing, Business Administration, management or related fields
• Understanding of marketing and trade marketing processes (is a plus)

Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.
• English proficiency is required; knowledge of a local East European language is a plus.
• Familiarity with market data tools (e.g., Nielsen, GfK) is a plus but not mandatory..

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to real-world marketing and customer planning processes.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic business environment.
• Development of analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• A chance to contribute to impactful projects and make a difference

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.