Internship – Post Merger Integration in Automotive Components Adhesives

About this Position

Become part of our European Automotive Supplier team and experience how commercial strategy is translated into tangible business growth.

You will contribute to the integration of two major acquisitions, take ownership of selected workstreams and collaborate with strategy managers, Technical Business Development Managers and Sales Engineers across Europe in a dynamic international B2B environment.

What you´ll do

• Take an active role in our Automotive Supplier business and contribute to the commercial integration of two major acquisitions completed in 2026
• Own selected workstreams to identify, activate and track commercial synergies and turn integration opportunities into tangible business impact
• Develop and implement strategic sales push initiatives together with strategy managers and our European sales teams
• Conduct market and business analyses across established and newly acquired Automotive applications, translating market trends, customer needs and technologies into concrete growth opportunities
• Work on management-level projects and presentations, including business reviews, customer visits, account reviews and strategic decision materials
• Get first-hand exposure to a true international B2B sales environment, working at the intersection of strategy, technology, customers and commercial execution

What makes you a good fit

• Student currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Business Chemistry, or a related field, with a strong interest in the automotive industry and technology-driven businesses
• Hands-on experience from previous internships or projects, ideally including management presentations, market/business analyses or other independently managed workstreams
• Strong proficiency in English and German, enabling effective collaboration in an international environment
• Excellent skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, and familiarity with AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot
• Proactive and independent mindset, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and drive them forward with limited guidance
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, able to structure complex topics, identify key insights and translate them into clear recommendations
• Commercial curiosity and drive, with a real ambition to experience a fast-paced B2B sales environment and understand how growth opportunities are turned into business
• Availability for a 5–6-month internship starting January/February 2027

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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