Working Student Marketing & Sustainability Support (f/m/x)

Business Group: Home Care and I&I, Coatings & Construction, Industrial Solutions & Lubricants & Energy

Location: Cologne

Start date: 1st September 2026

Working hours: 16 - 20 hours/week

• Fixed-term contract for 12 months with the option to extend -

IMCD Group is a leading global distribution partner, formulator and solutions provider in specialty chemicals and ingredients. We serve eight different business sectors: advanced materials, beauty and personal care, coatings and construction, food and nutrition, home, industrial and institutional care, industrial solutions, lubricants and energy, and pharmaceuticals.

Our over 5,200 commercial, operational, technical and regulatory experts work globally in more than 60 countries. The IMCD Group realised revenues of EUR 4,779 million in 2025.

In 1996, IMCD Germany opened its headquarter in Cologne as one of the first subsidiaries. A strategic location in Hamburg contributes to the company's growth. Across Germany, around 270 experts are currently working on new solutions for the success of our business partners.

Position

It is an exciting time to join the IMCD marketing team for our Industrial Business Groups, while we’re embarking on a sustainability journey. IMCD Germany, based in Cologne is the head quarter of our Industrial Business Groups. In this role, you will be working for the global marketing department, reporting to the Global Marketing Director. You will support the global marketing team, incl. the Sustainability Task Force to market our sustainability solutions portfolio and support marketing communication, digital marketing and market intelligence projects.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the global marketing team for our Industrial Business Groups and the Sustainability Task Force in creating content for our sales enablement tool and website
• Assist in marketing campaign setup, coordination and execution in Industrial Business Groups
• Coordinate requests, sharing and storing of marketing and sustainability data
• Support on marketing communication, digital marketing and market intelligence projects

Position Profile

• Ongoing Master's degree in (Business) Chemistry, Business Administration, Sustainability or comparable courses of study
• First working experience in a related field
• Affinity towards digital, artificial intelligence and communication
• Proactive self-starter with strong organisational and communication skills and adept at collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Fluent in English speaking and writing, German is a plus
• Confident in Microsoft Office, especially very good Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint skills

Our Offer For You

• Working in a competent and highly motivated team with flat hierarchies
• A modern place of work in the centre of Cologne
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to gain knowledge of digital tools and systems
• Attractive salary of €15,50/hour
• Modern IT equipment
• A wide range of training opportunities and a corporate culture that promotes performance
• Encouraging colleagues to get to know each other across departments (regular team events)
• Monthly tax-free benefit in kind in the form of a voucher worth €50.00 or an Urban Sports Club membership M

Ready to join IMCD?

Please note that this position is based in our Cologne office and requires on-site presence.

If that's a great fit for you, we are looking forward to receiving your application with your current certificate of enrolment on our career portal – Apply now!

If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact Helena Geschier - +49 221 77 65334

IMCD Deutschland GmbH – Human Resources - Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 41-45 - 50668 Köln - www.imcdgroup.com