Internship Sales Account Management
About the company
We are JDE Peet’s. We make coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.
JDE Peet’s is the largest “pure play” coffee and tea company in the world, serving approximately 4,400 cups of coffee per second in more than 100 markets. Headquartered in the Netherlands and driven by our “Reignite the Amazing” strategy, we focus on brand-led growth through three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. For over 270 years, we have been inspired by our local icons, such as Douwe Egberts, Senseo®, Pickwick, and Moccona. In 2024, JDE Peet’s generated a total revenue of 8.8 billion euros and employed more than 21,000 people worldwide.
What is it like to work for JDE Peet's?
We believe that great things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create these moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team, guided by our values: Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you will find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in an international environment.
Working at JDE Peet’s means making an impact in a dynamic and ambitious environment. You will work with enthusiastic colleagues, celebrate successes, and receive plenty of opportunities to further develop yourself. Everyone is focused on doing what is right – all over the world. What you do here is noticed.
JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.
Your tasks
Job Description Start as a Sales Account Management Intern at our office in Utrecht. As a Sales Account Management intern, you will experience a daily variety of commercial activities on one hand and analyses on the other. You will gain a good understanding of, among other things, promotion management, and insight into the FMCG and retail market.
Tasks you will participate in during your internship are
- Drafting, managing, and ensuring the execution of account plans;
- The process surrounding promotions (planning promotion volumes, financial settlement, and evaluating promotions);
- Monitoring and analyzing developments on the customer side (sales/revenue/profit and market data) and translating this into opportunities;
- Creating, realizing, and evaluating activations (e.g., content, packshots, briefings);
Requirements
At JDE Peet’s, you get the chance to truly make a difference. You will work hands-on and can leave your mark, while collaborating with a team driven by one common goal. We are an energetic and fast-growing company, focused on what truly matters. Here, courage counts: the courage to try new ideas, to think outside the box, and to make an impact.
For the role of Sales Account Management Intern, we are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
- Study: You are enrolled in a university program (BSc or MSc) for the entire duration of the internship
- Skills: You are proficient with MS Office and have a fluent command of English, both spoken and written – If you already have some experience with Excel, that is certainly a plus. You have an affinity for FMCG and Retail and possess strong analytical skills.
- Personality: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and social skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
- Availability: You are available for at least 6 months for this internship, preferably from March 1, 2027, to September 1, 2027.
- Employability: You can intern 4 to 5 days per week, including three days in the office and one or two days remote, so that you have a perfect balance between collaborative and independent work.
What we offer
Are you ready to grow? JDE Peet’s gives you the freedom to develop yourself, pursue opportunities, and discover new ideas that make an impact on a large scale. Check out this internship starting in March 2027 and discover your possibilities at JDE Peet’s!
What does it offer you?
- A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
- Travel allowance if you do not have free (student) public transport
- Paid vacation days during your internship period
How to apply
Are you ready to discover your possibilities within JDE Peet's? We are curious whether you prefer coffee or tea during your interview! 😉
This is how you can apply
- Upload your CV.
- After your application, we will contact you within three weeks to let you know what the next steps are.
- During the application process, you will be asked to complete an online assessment and at least one interview at our office in Utrecht or Amsterdam.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition intern Dounia Addouti via dounia.addouti@jdecoffee.com -- We are here to help!
Other
At JDE Peet’s, we strive for a better future, in which we serve, reflect, and embrace everyone in an authentic way. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization, where everyone feels comfortable being their true selves and can reach their full potential. This means we do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Throughout the entire career of our employees, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are central to our personnel processes. This enables us to ensure objectivity and eliminate potential biases, so that everyone has an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to contact us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.
Our efforts in this area have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader certification in 2025, thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of only 0.52%. </body>