Market & Customer Activation Intern, Adhesives – Summer 2026

To apply for this internship, you must complete the application form through Henkel’s career site.  

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.   

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.   

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

What you’ll do  

• As a Market & Customer Activation Intern, you will:  
• Gain hands-on experience driving go-to-market strategies and customer engagement initiatives for a leading global adhesives brand, collaborating closely with marketing, sales, and product teams 
• Develop strategic and analytical skills by supporting real-world projects that impact key business decisions, with exposure to sustainability-focused innovations in packaging and consumer goods 
• Assist in the development of marketing materials including sales collateral, product brochures, presentations, and digital assets that support brand visibility and customer engagement within the Adhesive Packaging & Consumer (APC) business. 
• Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns and industry events, helping with logistics, promotional strategy, and post-event follow-ups to strengthen customer relationships and drive business growth 
• Create social media content tailored to the APC business, contributing to the overall digital strategy by drafting posts, coordinating visuals, and tracking engagement across platforms like LinkedIn 

What makes you a good fit  

• An undergraduate student graduating in 2027 or 2028 pursuing a degree in Marketing or Communications 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and channels 
• Experience with social media platforms 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively  
• Previous internship or campus involvement in marketing, communications, or event 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.  
• Henkel’s Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th, 2026, and runs through mid-August.   
• 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.