Your challenge
Are you the enthusiastic, talented intern we’re looking for?
For the Consumer & Market Intelligence (CMI) Personal Care team, based in the Philips HQ in Amsterdam, we are looking for an intern in our Marketing Intelligence team.
Your responsibilities
· You will support reporting of Market Tracking results like market share and market developments by analysis of various international markets sell out data in shaving and beauty categories.
· You will support Consumer Intelligence with projects around Consumer Insights, Concept development, Usage & Attitudes, and Consumer Satisfaction.
The internship will be for the Consumer & Market Intelligence (CMI) of the Business Group Personal Care, based in the Philips HQ in Amsterdam. The Business Group Personal Care is amongst others responsible for Men’s Shavers and Grooming products, Epilators, Hair Dryers and Stylers.
· It can be discussed to make this assignment suitable to do your thesis
· Duration: 6 months
· We prefer students able to start as soon as possible, not later than November 2014
Internship conditions:
· Students on work placement or final-year study assignment are paid a work placement or final-year study assignment allowance.
· A student on a work placement or final-year study assignment is paid an allowance towards rented accommodation, depending on his/her situation. This will be determined setting up the Intern Contract.
· A student on work placement or final-year study assignment who can prove that he/she is not entitled to a student card for public transport (OV-studentenkaart) is paid an allowance to cover the cost of travel between home and the place of work in accordance with the Conditions of Employment Guideline.
· The student is entitled to paid leave on the basis of 1 day per month.
· Opportunity to buy Philips products with tax benefit (Philips MyShop)
To be successful in this internship we are looking for you:
· Currently studying towards your Bachelor HBO (BBA) / Bachelor of Science/Master of science WO (Bsc./Msc.) in:
o Accountancy
o Business Informatics
o Business Economics
o (International)Business Management
o Business Administration
o Engineering Software
o Finance
o Management Sciences
o Marketing
· Good English communication both verbal and in writing
· Great analytical skills
· Interested in consumer research
· Good understanding of different research methodologies (qualitative research, quantitative research)
· First experience in desk research
· Interest in the beauty category
· Very skilled in Excel, PowerPoint
· Excellent networking / social skills
· Team worker
· Previous internship experience: at least one relevant to your studies
If you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to take this challenge, we invite you to apply 06-10-2014 at the latest!
Required documents in order for us to continue with your application:
· Student registration form (Proof of enrollment at your current education)
· Resume
· Cover Letter outlining your motivation and informing your availability
Please note that in order to be considered for an internship, it should be compulsory (for students outside EU/EER) by your education and you need to be registered as a student during the entire internship period. Formal documentation of which may be requested at any time.
Please note that the contents of our regular internship assignments are not suitable for professionals (and/or MBA students) with professional work experience.
For questions regarding the procedure of this Internship please contact: (you can only apply via the internet website)
Hans Annink
Internship Coordinator
Tel: +31 (0)6 21142035 / +31 (0)40 2782253
internships@philips.com