Holzminden: Global Business Marketing Intern (m/f/d) - Start 01/08/2026

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around 4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Scent & Care creates and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules and mint aromas. Manufacturers use it to produce perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances and oral care products.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

Your role

• Conduct market and competitor research to support strategic initiatives.
• Assist in the creation of marketing materials, including presentations, reports, and digital content.
• Support the coordination and execution of promotional campaigns.
• Analyze consumer trends and insights to help identify new business opportunities.
• Contribute to project management efforts, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.

About you

• Currently enrolled in a university program in Marketing, Business Administration, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.
• For mandatory internships: Confirmation from your university that this internship is required (e.g. excerpt from your study and/or examination regulations stating duration, scope and ECTS), to be uploaded with your application.
• Proof of enrolment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) for the current semester must be uploaded with the application.
• Availability from August 1, 2026
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Canva or AI tools is a plus.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time management.
• Clear and confident communicator (written and verbal).
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Team-oriented with a creative and solution-focused mindset.
• Fluent in English (German or French is a plus, but not required)

Our offer

• Meaningful Experience: Take part in real marketing projects with visible impact.
• Industry Exposure: Get insights into global beauty and personal care markets.
• Mentorship: Learn from seasoned marketing professionals.
• Responsibility from Day One: Handle your own tasks and projects.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team that values your input.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you're ready to explore marketing in a global company and contribute your ideas in a creative, international environment, we’d love to hear from you!