Retail Sales Intern: Spring- Summer 2027 (7 month duration)

Henkel group • Westlake, OH

5d • $22 - $27 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A current senior, master’s / graduate or MBA student pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or Sales
• Strong problem-solving abilities to identify challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Data analysis proficiency for interpreting trends and supporting strategic decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to collaborate across teams and engage with stakeholders.
• Strong presentation skills for sharing insights and project updates with clarity and impact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) for documentation, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on eCommerce trends to identify new business opportunities and support digital sales strategy optimization.
• Gain exposure to a global manufacturing environment and collaborate with world-class retail partners.
• Learn to communicate effectively with customers, understand market demands, and contribute to revenue-driving initiatives.
• Organize and manage team meetings by scheduling, preparing agendas, distributing materials, and tracking follow-ups to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Assist the sales team in coordinating cross-functional projects with departments such as finance, operations, and marketing.
• Support the development of strategic insights by analyzing sales data and customer behavior across digital platforms.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern