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Internship: Strategy, New Business Development and Disruption

  • Posted: 7 May 2024
  • Finance
  • Hoofddorp
  • Netherlands
  • Hybrid

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About the job

Are you passionate about strategic planning and thinking about new business development? Are you interested in innovation, analysis and thinking outside the box? Then apply now and join us as our new Strategy and New Business Development intern in our Hoofddorp, NL office starting June 2024! 

 

About the Job 

As our new Strategy and New Business Development intern, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven and experienced strategy team. You’ll have the unique opportunity to experience the shaping of our Specialized Nutrition categories long-term global strategy. You’ll also be part of a global transformation based on the development of strategic and new business capabilities and ways of working.  

 

What will you be responsible for? 

  • Researching and developing quarterly reports for the global team to better understand competitor performance, drives and insights and integrate this into our planning, decision making and prioritization 

  • Support the preparation of strategic reviews and analysis on potential targets from a financial and strategic point of view  

  • Contribute to the regular update of our New Business pipeline by developing opportunities scanning via desk research on touchpoint with internal stakeholders  

  • Supporting the SN Global Strategic Planning lead in organizing and coordinating events and sessions where local teams discuss their annual operating planning process, maximizing opportunities for challenge and building new ideas in the SNU global community 

  • Support in non-project related activities that ensure high-team performance & engagement  

About you

You are a Master’ student in Economics, Finance, Strategy & Innovation, or Entrepreneurship & Innovation. As our strategy and new business development intern, problem solving will be second nature to you. You understand change management in an organization, are detailed oriented and have an eye for project planning. On top of that? You’re passionate about health, nutrition, and strategy, and you love working in diverse teams and dynamic environments. You are highly adaptable and comfortable to pivot and explore different approaches to help achieve common goals and you are a great communicator. You are passionate about influencing others and driving positive change across different organizations and stakeholders, Finally, you are focused, structured, and a great communicator who’s always looking for opportunities to learn and develop.  

 

You’ll also have the following background:  

  • Enrolled as a master's student during the whole internship period (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to be enrolled at a Dutch university); 

  • Ideally available to start in June for a minimum of 6 months, 4/5 days per week;  

  • You are fluent in English - oral and written;

  • You are able to work from Hoofddorp office 1-2 days per week.

  • Please note that you are required to relocate to the Netherlands (if abroad) for this internship and get a BSN. 

 

About us

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

 

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

 

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

 

We Offer

We offer a gross monthly internship allowance 650 euros per month and a home working allowance/contribution towards travel. Please do keep in mind that we do not offer relocation and/or accommodation benefits for students coming from abroad.

 

* Please be aware that you must acquire a BSN number to receive the full internship allowance.

 

In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. Across our 3 office hubs in Hoofddorp, Rijswijk and Utrecht this helps us create better opportunities for connection & synergies across our entities, teams, functions and categories.

 

What’s Next

 

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 21st of May! In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

 

Need more information? Please contact Giorgia Salone, Campus Recruitment Intern, via giorgia.salone@danone.com

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status