Job Description

Date:

Aug 6, 2025

Location:

Gateshead, GB

Company:

AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.


For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com


2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Marketing Intern

3 Month Placement

Felling - NE10 0JY

Salary 24,000

We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Cuprinol, Polycell, Hammerite - are trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

This is a rare opportunity to enhance your CV and gain valuable 'real-life' work experience in a high profile, international business. As part of our Global protective coatings marketing team, you will support the market leading International brand and collaborate with colleagues to put our customers and their needs at the heart of our plans.

Job Responsibilities - Segment Marketing Placement

Provide support across our range of end user facing applications, email marketing & ecommerce projects. Collaborate with colleagues in implementing track record and proof of performance data base. Focus products collateral development. Support with web/content reviews and analytics and support development of the content calendar. Support campaign development. Attend and collaborate across global and regional forums. Investigate competitor activity and develop competitor insights. Provide recommendations how we can improve our customer experience.

Job Requirements

Currently studying for a relevant degree. Some knowledge of business essentials. Passion to keep learning new thinking. Computer literate.

What Makes You Stand Out

Excellent communication, time management & interpersonal skills. Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key. Eye for detail.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:


Competitive Salary (depending on experience). 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays. Income protection. Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores. Employee Assistance Programme. Employee Life Assurance. Company pension. Product discounts. Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.


We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.


Requisition ID: 47530


Application deadline: 20/08/2025