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Marketing Trainee
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Job Number #173837 - Madrid, Madrid, Community of, Spain
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.
Are you passionate about brands, curious about consumers and excited by the idea of seeing your work come to life in-store and online?
Join Colgate-Palmolive as a Marketing Trainee and gain real, hands-on experience in a leading FMCG company. This 6-month internship (with a possible 6-month extension) is designed for students and recent graduates who want to build strong commercial, marketing and leadership skills while exploring their future career path.
You'll be part of our local commercial team, working in one of our product categories and supporting activities such as new product launches, business analysis, project coordination and general business support.
What you will do
As part of the Marketing team, your main responsibilities will include:
1. Event & Activation Support
- Support in-store and online campaigns for key brands and launches
- Help create and manage SKUs and FES codes (we'll teach you how)
- Prepare briefs for creative agencies for displays and point-of-purchase (POP) materials
- Follow up on artworks (layouts, designs) until final approval
- Assist with in-store activations (e.g., promotional events, special displays):
- Coordinate materials from agencies and suppliers
- Track deadlines and specific customer requirements
- Update display plans and files based on timelines from Customer Development Teams
- Support with free goods requests for promotions
2. Customer-Specific Marketing Materials
- Brief agencies for ad hoc materials for online and offline customers, such as:
- Leaflets, banners, social media posts (e.g., Instagram)
- Product bundles and newsletters
- POP materials, 3D visuals and other in-store tools
- Follow up and give feedback on artworks until final approval
3. Content & Translation Support
- Support e-commerce content creation and translation (product descriptions, icons, keywords, metadata)
- Help adapt and translate digital content such as product pages and articles
4. Sales Materials Support
- Help prepare and update sales presentations, toolkits and materials used by the Sales team with customers
5. Budget Tracking Support
- Assist in monitoring and updating budgets for marketing activities and projects
6. Market & Data Analysis
- Work with Nielsen data to prepare ad hoc reports and analyses
- Help the team understand category performance, trends and opportunities
7. Competition Tracking
- Monitor competitors on a weekly basis, collecting:
- New product launches
- Promotions and events
- In-store visibility and key activities
- Summarize insights for the team
What we are looking for
Education & Experience
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a university degree (Bachelor's or Master's) - Internship agreement is a must
- Preferably in Marketing, Business, Management, Economics or a related field
- Any previous internship or work experience (especially in marketing, sales, FMCG or agencies) is a plus, but not mandatory
Technical Skills
- Excel proficiency is required
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Other European languages are a plus
Mindset & Soft Skills
- Team player with energy, curiosity and a positive attitude
- Strong attention to detail and comfortable working with numbers, metrics and spreadsheets
- Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Results-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
Why join Colgate-Palmolive?
- Real responsibility from day one: you will directly support projects that impact the business.
- Learning by doing: you'll learn on the job, with the support of your manager and team.
- Exposure to global brands: work on brands that are present in millions of households.
- Supportive, values-based culture: Caring, teamwork and continuous improvement guide how we work and grow people.
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, colour, 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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