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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Industrial Marketing and Customer Activations Intern
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Industrial Marketing and Customer Activations Intern
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About this Position
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Industrial Marketing and Customer Activations Intern to join our team in South Africa. This is opportunity will help you to gain hands-on experience in B2B marketing, customer engagement, and field activations within Africa’s fast-evolving industrial landscape. The intern will support the execution of marketing strategies, customer events, and activations to enhance brand visibility and customer loyalty across key industrial sectors.
What you´ll do
- Assist in the development and execution of B2B marketing campaigns targeting industrial clients (manufacturing, construction, agriculture, etc.) for Emerging Markets
- Support planning and logistics for customer activations, trade shows, product demos, and industry events
- Collaborate with sales, technical, and communications teams to align marketing activities with business objectives, both in Emerging Markets and Global counterparts.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support strategic planning and localized campaign development.
- Assist in managing digital content for industrial audiences across web, email, and social platforms.
- Track and analyze customer feedback and activation performance metrics to generate actionable insights.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and case studies from activation campaigns.
- Provide on-site support for regional events and activations, where needed.
What makes you a good fit
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong interest in industrial markets (e.g., energy, infrastructure, mining, manufacturing, or heavy equipment).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with CRM or marketing tools is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel locally or regionally as needed.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous internship or project experience in B2B or industrial marketing is a strong advantage.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Annual 1 month bonus
- 66.67% company contribution to Medical Aid
- Subsidised canteen
- Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programmes
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 25083092
Job Locations: South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg-Bedfordview
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Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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