Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. 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.
Internship Innovation Strategy - Global Industrials
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About this Position
What you´ll do
- Join the Global Innovation Strategy team and work on strategic topics shaping the
future of innovation in our industrial businesses - Own a strategic project end-to-end, from research and analysis to concept
development and final recommendations - Explore Open Innovation opportunities, identifying external technologies, startups,
universities and potential partners that could accelerate innovation - Help strengthen cross-business collaboration by identifying synergies and developing
new approaches to connect technologies, expertise and innovation opportunities - Shape how we communicate innovation globally, making innovation activities, success
stories and opportunities more visible and accessible across the organization - Analyze emerging innovation trends and translate insights into clear implications and
actionable recommendations - Collaborate with an international network across Product Development, Application
Engineering, Strategy as well as Commercial teams - Prepare compelling concepts and presentations for senior innovation leaders
future of innovation in our industrial businesses
development and final recommendations
universities and potential partners that could accelerate innovation
new approaches to connect technologies, expertise and innovation opportunities
stories and opportunities more visible and accessible across the organization
actionable recommendations
Engineering, Strategy as well as Commercial teams
What makes you a good fit
- Student in innovation management, business administration, industrial engineering, business chemistry, technology management or a comparable interdisciplinary field
- Practical experience in a related field is a plus
- Fluent English; German is a plus
- Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking with the ability to turn complex topics into clear recommendations
- AI-savvy mindset, with curiosity to explore and apply emerging tools to research, analysis, communication and everyday problem-solving
- Strong interest in innovation, technology and strategy, ideally with curiosity for industrial and B2B markets
- Entrepreneurial and curious mindset with the drive to explore, challenge and develop new ideas
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your own project
- Availability for a full-time internship at our headquarters in Düsseldorf, starting March 2027 for a duration of six months, ideally
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Attractive Remuneration
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
- Global Experience
- Interns Community
We offer you an attractive salary between €1.050-2.385 gross per month. The exact amount of the remuneration depends on the desired duration, the type of internship (voluntary or mandatory) and existing degrees.
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 welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.
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JOB ID: 26103701
Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-Germany@henkel.com
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