No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #** - Madrid, Madrid, Community of, Spain
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Are you passionate about brands, curious about consumers and excited by the idea of seeing your work come to life in-store and online?
Join Colgate-Palmolive as a
Marketing Trainee
and gain real, hands-on experience in a leading FMCG company. This 6-month internship (with a possible 6-month extension) is designed for students and recent graduates who want to build strong
commercial
,
marketing
and
leadership
skills while exploring their future career path.
You'll be part of our
local commercial team
, working in one of our product categories and supporting activities such as
new product launches, business analysis, project coordination and general business support
.
What you will do
As part of the Marketing team, your main responsibilities will include:
1. Event & Activation Support
Support
in-store and online campaigns
for key brands and launches
Help create and manage
SKUs and FES codes
(we'll teach you how)
Prepare
briefs for creative agencies




for displays and point-of-purchase (POP) materials
Follow up on
artworks
(layouts, designs) until final approval
Assist with
in-store activations
(e.g., promotional events, special displays):
Coordinate materials from agencies and suppliers
Track deadlines and specific customer requirements
Update
display plans and files
based on timelines from Customer Development Teams
Support with
free goods
requests for promotions
2. Customer-Specific Marketing Materials
Brief agencies for
ad hoc materials
for online and offline customers, such as:
Leaflets, banners, social media posts (e.g., Instagram)
Product bundles and newsletters
POP materials, 3D visuals and other in-store tools
Follow up and give feedback on
artworks
until final approval
3. Content & Translation Support
Support
e-commerce content
creation and translation (product descriptions, icons, keywords, metadata)
Help adapt and translate
digital content
such as product pages and articles
4. Sales Materials Support
Help prepare and update
sales presentations, toolkits and materials
used by the Sales team with customers
5. Budget Tracking Support
Assist in
monitoring and updating budgets
for marketing activities and projects
6. Market & Data Analysis
Work with
Nielsen data
to prepare ad hoc reports and analyses




Help the team understand
category performance, trends and opportunities
7. Competition Tracking
Monitor competitors on a weekly basis, collecting:
New product launches
Promotions and events
In-store visibility and key activities
Summarize insights for the team
What we are looking for
Education & Experience
Currently pursuing or recently completed a
university degree
(Bachelor's or Master's) - Internship agreement is a must
Preferably in
Marketing, Business, Management, Economics
or a related field
Any previous internship or work experience (especially in marketing, sales, FMCG or agencies) is a
plus
, but not mandatory
Technical Skills
Excel proficiency is required
Fluent in English
(spoken and written)
Other
European languages
are a plus
Mindset & Soft Skills
Team player with
energy, curiosity and a positive attitude
Strong
attention to detail
and comfortable working with
numbers, metrics and spreadsheets
Highly organized
, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Adaptable and adaptable
in a fast-paced environment
Results-oriented
with strong verbal and written
communication skills
Why join Colgate-Palmolive?
Real responsibility from day one:
you will directly support projects that impact the business.
Learning by doing:
you'll learn on the job, with the support of your manager and team.
Exposure to global brands:
work on brands that are present in millions of households.
Supportive, values-based culture:
Caring, teamwork and continuous improvement guide how we work and grow people.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our jou

📌 Marketing Trainee (Madrid)
🏢 Colgate
📍 Madrid