Are you a driven individual looking to make your mark in the world of A-branded FMCG brands? Are you a marketing and/or communication student with a knack for social media & consumer insights and a hunger for challenges? Look no further, as we are the perfect match for you!
Our internship
A great internship in which you will learn to further develop your Account management and communication skills.
What can you expect?
As an Account Manager intern at Challenger Brands, you aren't just here to watch you’re here to contribute. You will go through a comprehensive induction process designed to give you the skills and insight of a full-time professional.
You will be involved in the end-to-end Purchase-to-Sales process, gaining deep insights into how we identify and capitalize on commercial opportunities.
Your key responsibilities:
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Benchmarking: Conducting critical market research to support our purchase team’s decision-making.
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Commercial Support: Drafting and managing offers and maintaining the administrative flow that drives our business.
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Business Development: Actively supporting new initiatives through contact research, prospecting, and identifying untapped market potential.
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Account Ownership: Assisting our Account Managers with day-to-day operations, with the opportunity to take lead responsibility for smaller accounts.
Is this you?
- You are available 32-40 hours per week for 5-6 months;
- You are busy with a international business/marketing/communications/economics HBO/WO education;
- You are fluent in English. Spanish and Dutch and another language (French, German, Polish) are a plus;
- You have commercial mindset and entrepreneurial spirit;
- You are a self starter and creative person.
Why Challenger Brands?
Because we get you your coffee as an intern with us, and we will teach you a lot in a short period of time. We are used to working with interns in our learning environment and offer you unique opportunities to grow and develop. We have a varied team, so you will easily connect with others. In addition, we really are the nicest, most international and dynamic company you will want to work for! Check our website for more information about what it is like to work with us and learn more about what we do.
Our conditions
- You must be enrolled at a Dutch educational institution for the entire duration of the placement;
- Your maximum journey time to our office in Hoofddorp is 60 minutes door-to-door.
Our offer to you
- Your starting date is end of July!
- Your internship is for 5-6 months and 32-40 hours per week;
- Your place of work will be Leiden;
- You receive an internship compensation;
- If you do not have a student travel card, your travel costs for commuting will be reimbursed;
- Challenge, variation and a lot of fun;
- Fast-paced and demanding work environment, but also time for a joint lunch in our restaurant and a drink at the bar every Friday afternoon;
- Open ears for innovations and ideas;
- Personal plan created to help you and us grow;
- Stimulating, international and commercial environment. A few key words: informal, no-nonsense, future-oriented, focus on development and success.
Interested?
Please share your resume with us!
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Available for a Thesis internship of 5-6 months and 32-40 hours as from End of July 2026!
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You are currently studying at a Dutch university and live within 30-45 minutes from Leiden or Hoofddorp;
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Fluent in English is a must, speaking French, German or Polish is a plus.
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International experience is a plus;
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You have a commercial attitude and entrepreneurial mind-set;
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You have excellent interpersonal skills (confident, charismatic, positive and pro-active);
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You are good at setting priorities and juggling many tasks;
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You are a self starter and find it very challenging to work with targets.
