Internship, Marketing and Communications, Benelux team (Dutch speaking)

Why we are here  

Tony’s Chocolonely is committed to ending exploitation in cocoa. We are an impact company that makes chocolate, not a chocolate company that makes an impact. With incredibly tasty chocolate, we lead by example, demonstrating that ethical practices and success can go hand in hand. Through Tony's Open Chain (TOC), mission allies like Albert Heijn, Ben & Jerry's, Jokolade, and Aldi have embraced a fairer, more transparent supply chain for their chocolate.   

Now we are on the hunt for our new Marketing and Communications Intern to join our team in Amsterdam!   This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on marketing and communications experience in a growing impact-company, all while making a significant positive impact in the world of cocoa.  

Here’s what you’ll learn:  

• Brand storytelling & campaigning: Support the creation and execution of brand campaigns that strengthen Tony’s brand love and taste perception in the Benelux. Learn how to develop clear and impactful communication materials tailored to different audiences and campaign needs.

• Trade marketing: Gain hands-on experience in developing trade marketing materials for retail, e-commerce, and Tony’s Superstore. Learn how to translate brand guidelines into effective point-of-sale and online marketing assets.

• Stakeholder management: Learn how to collaborate smoothly with a variety of internal teams and external partners. Develop skills in managing expectations, keeping stakeholders informed, and coordinating activities across different functions.

• Product development: Support product marketeers in executing the annual marketing plan. Gain practical experience managing product-related tasks, from creating briefs to supporting product launches.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Translate our Tony’s Open Chain and marketing activities into clear, engaging communication for different channels, with a focus on owned media and social platforms.

• Develop impactful communication materials for retail, e-commerce, and our own stores.

• Support influencer partnerships to increase brand love and create excitement around our Superstore.

• Help product project leads with new product development and launch preparation.

• Collaborate with the Chocofancare (customer service) team to ensure our choco fans are happy, engaged, and connected to our mission.

• Contribute to content creation for social media, including filming creative and impactful videos.

• Help improve the brand experience in our Superstore in the centre of Amsterdam and Schiphol by developing new communication materials.

Job requirements:  

• You’re studying for a relevant HBO/university degree (such as communications, marketing, or business) and are looking to gain practical experience in a real work environment with a marketing and communications focus.  

• Raise the bar. Challenge yourself and team Tony’s to increase our ambition and to accomplish our mission. Make mistakes along the way and learn from them.  

• Believe wholeheartedly in Tony’s mission. You live our core values: Outspoken, In it together, Makes you smile, Entrepreneurial and Raise the bar. 

Here are the hard facts:  

• Starting on September 1st, you'll be part of our Tony's team for 6 months.  

• We are all about being more in person than apart; this means we offer flexibility but see each other in our Amsterdam office on average 3 days a week. More is fine!  

• You’ll be living in the Netherlands and enrolled in a school for the duration of the internship.

Here's what you can expect from us:  

• You'll be part of an enthusiastic team of driven colleagues who share your love for Tony's and our commitment. We're a fast-growing international company, and we believe in doing things differently.  

• As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to directly contribute to the success of Tony's Chocolonely. You'll be challenged to raise the bar and make a real impact in the world.  

• You'll have 14 vacation days over the six-month period, and we'll provide you with a monthly €550 internship allowance for a full-time (40 h) internship.  

• Our office in Amsterdam Houthavens is a pretty sweet workplace - you'll enjoy a fresh and tasty lunch, and plenty of snacks. We know how to work hard, but we also know how to have fun. And of course, you get to take home as much chocolate as you can carry.