Retail Sales Intern 2026 - Urgently Hiring!

About this 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.

What you’ll do

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.
• Conduct in-depth research on eCommerce trends to identify new business opportunities and support digital sales strategy optimization.
• 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.

What makes you a good fit

A current senior, master’s / graduate or MBA student pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Communications or Marketing

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.

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.

The anticipated start date for this internship is January 2026, with the opportunity to continue through the Fall 2026.

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.