Market Strategy Intern – Fall 2026

Adhesive Technologies Marketing United States, Bridgewater, NJ, NJ Full Time Limited
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About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.   

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.   

What you’ll do

  • Shape the Future of our Global Brands Aquence, Loctite and Technomelt: Dive into real-world market analysis and directly contribute to the strategic direction of Henkel's iconic adhesive brands, impacting consumers worldwide 
  • Conduct In-depth Market Research & Analysis: Perform comprehensive research on industry trends, competitor activities, customer needs, and emerging technologies within various B2B packaging adhesive markets (e.g., paper, flexible packaging, specialty tapes & labels, metal packaging). Analyze data to identify key opportunities and challenges 
  • Support Strategic Project Development: Assist in the development and execution of strategic initiatives, such as market entry strategies, new product ideations, or portfolio optimization projects. This may involve preparing presentations, data modeling, and cross-functional collaboration 
  • Contribute to Competitive Intelligence: Monitor and analyze competitive landscapes, including product offerings, pricing strategies, and market positioning of key competitors. Provide insights to inform Henkel's strategic responses 
  • Develop Data-Driven Recommendations: Synthesize findings from market research and analysis into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for various business units. Present these findings clearly and concisely to internal stakeholders 
  • Collaborate on Business Case Development: Support the creation of robust business cases for new market opportunities or strategic investments, including financial projections and risk assessments 
  • Gain Hands-On Experience & Mentorship: Work alongside experienced professionals, develop critical market strategy skills, and receive valuable guidance in a dynamic, innovative environment.  

What makes you a good fit

  • A current senior student pursuing a degree in Marketing or Business Administration  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 
  • Strong presentation and communication skills 
  • Excellent data organization and documentation abilities 
  • Familiarity with Power BI is a plus 

Some benefits of joining Henkel as an intern

  • Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
  • Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.
  • Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
  • Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.
  • In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.   

Additional information

  • This internship is NOT eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support. 
  • The anticipated start date for this internship is August 24, 2026, and the anticipated end date is December 9, 2026. 
  • Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early March 2026 or until all our positions are filled.    
  • If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.
  • If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.   

The salary for this role is $22-$27/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.  

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.  

JOB ID: req75495

Job Locations: United States, NJ, Bridgewater, NJ

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply for this role" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.

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