Are you a motivated student eager to gain hands-on experience in B2B marketing within the dynamic world of food and drink?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.
This student placement runs from June to December 2026 and is based in Hilversum, the Netherlands (on-site role). You will be part of a creative, international, and collaborative marketing team, working closely with colleagues across functions to help create unforgettable taste experiences. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Create eye-catching B2B marketing materials in line with IFF brand guidelines using approved templates (labels, posters, menus, tasting sheets, and presentations).
- Analyze marketing and market data to identify trends and translate insights into actionable project input.
- Capture, summarize, and communicate food, beverage, and flavor trends across the organization.
- Source and purchase Netherlands market samples for internal and global stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Product Development, and Customer Insights, to support customer experience initiatives.
- Support day-to-day marketing activities and project coordination within the Taste Marketing team.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating B2B events, trade shows, and exhibitions, including logistics, material preparation, and on-site support.
- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging marketing tools to bring fresh ideas to the team.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field at a Dutch university.
- Student status maintained for the entire internship period (June–December 2026).
- Living within a maximum of one hour travel distance from Hilversum.
- Strong interest in marketing, branding, and B2B environments within food and beverage.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail, layout, and visual quality.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a structured way.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently as well as in a team.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, or other visual layout tools.
- Interest in food, drink, and flavor trends.
- Previous exposure to B2B marketing or event support through studies or extracurricular activities.
Why Choose Us?
- Hands-on experience in an international B2B marketing environment.
- Exposure to the global food and beverage industry.
- Opportunity to learn from experienced marketing professionals.
- A supportive and inclusive team culture.
- A meaningful internship that supports your professional development
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
