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 April/May 2026!

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 the 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
• 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
• Contribute to the regular update of our New Business pipeline by developing opportunities scanning via desk research on touchpoint with internal stakeholders
• Support the preparation of strategic reviews and analysis on potential targets from a financial and strategic point of view
• Support in non-project related activities that ensure high-team performance & engagement

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 organization and stakeholders, Finally, you are focused, structured, and a great communicator who’s always looking for opportunities to learn and develop.

Key requirements:

• Enrolled as a Master's student for the entire duration of the internship.
• Resident of the Netherlands with a valid BSN number. Non-EU citizens must have a valid Dutch residency permit.
• For non-EU citizens, your university must sign a three-party agreement with Danone.
• Available to start in April/May 2026 for a minimum of 6 months, 4-5 days per week.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Able to work from our Hoofddorp office at least 2 days per week.

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.

We offer:

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship);
• Home working allowance of 2.45 euros per day;
• A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel;
• Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events;
• International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL;
• Active Internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands.

In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. You can work from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or you can work from home.

We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. 

What's next:

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 18 March 2026. 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 Eugenia Bouzas, Campus Talent Manager, via eugenia.bouzas@danone.com

* all applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.