Global Marketing Intern

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #177385 - New York, New York, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

Role Overview:

Are you passionate about global skincare trends, premium beauty brands, and driving international growth? We are seeking a dynamic, brand-savvy, and analytical Global Beauty & Skincare Marketing Intern to support our portfolio of industry-leading skincare brands, including PCA Skin and EltaMD. In this high-visibility, cross-functional role, you will help shape international marketing strategies, empower regional brand growth across key markets (Canada and Europe), and drive key commercial operations that bring our premium skincare innovations to life worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Strategy & Marketing Execution

• Regional Brand Enablement: Develop tailored, market-specific marketing content, campaign assets, and educational toolkits for key international launches, summits, and distributor partnerships across Canada and Europe.

• Strategic Leadership Project: Lead an end-of-term strategic international business project—analyzing brand growth, market entry opportunities, or skincare consumer insights—and present your final recommendations directly to global leadership.

Packaging & Portfolio Growth

• Packaging & Artwork Innovation: Manage Visual Component Specification (VCS) files for new product packaging across European and Canadian markets to ensure seamless, high-quality brand representation.

Market Analytics & Compliance Integration

• Commercial Analytics & Forecasting: Analyze skincare sales trends, product performance, and international beauty market data to optimize demand forecasting and identify white-space growth opportunities.

• Cross-Functional Product Launch Strategy: Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Legal, and Safety teams to align regional skincare claim strategies and reformulation updates across global markets.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently majoring in Marketing, Business, or International Business.

• Current Junior or Senior in an Undergraduate program.

Preferred

• Prior experience or strong interest in the beauty, skincare, or personal care sectors.

• Strong analytical aptitude with experience or coursework in data analysis, market research, or demand forecasting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and international stakeholders.

• Proficiency in French or another European language is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $22.00 - $26.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk\_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en\_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .

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