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CARE CHANGES EVERYTHING.

General Questions About Working at Beiersdorf

  • Working at Beiersdorf means joining a leading global skincare company, home to iconic brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie and Hansaplast, trusted by millions of people around the world every day.

    But what makes Beiersdorf a great place to work goes beyond our brands. We have a clear purpose – care beyond skin – and a culture built on trust, courage, simplicity and a genuine sense of care.

    What you can expect when you join Beiersdorf:

    • Global opportunities: Be part of a truly international company with teams in 60+ countries and the chance to build a career across markets, functions and brands.
    • Real development: Grow through hands-on experience, through challenging projects, cross-functional collaboration and international exposure.
    • Ownership & impact: Take responsibility, bring your ideas to the table and see the impact of your work.
    • A culture that supports you: Work in an environment where you feel valued, trusted and empowered to shape your own path.

    Whether you are just starting out or bringing years of experience, you will find space to learn, grow and make a meaningful difference at Beiersdorf.

  • All current job openings at Beiersdorf are listed on our careers page. Navigate to “Career”, then “Your Application”, then “Job Search” to browse and apply for open positions. Our job listings are updated regularly, so all roles shown are actively being recruited for.

  • You can learn more about life at Beiersdorf, including our culture, values, employee stories and development opportunities, on our career website.

  • Beiersdorf employee benefits vary by country and position, but can include flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities, health initiatives and employee discounts. You can find details about the benefits available at specific Beiersdorf locations on our location pages.

  • Beiersdorf supports both your personal growth and professional development through a broad range of learning opportunities, including global academies, in-house programmes and digital learning platforms. You can build new skills in diverse formats such as trainings, e-learning, coaching and mentoring, all tailored to your individual aspirations. Our structured Development & Potential process empowers you to actively shape your career at Beiersdorf and unlock your full potential.

  • Beiersdorf offers international career opportunities as part of its broader commitment to talent development. Assignments abroad are provided when they meaningfully support your individual career progression, strengthen your capabilities, and prepare you for future roles within the organization. 

    In addition, employees can explore international opportunities through our internal job posting process. This enables colleagues to apply for roles abroad that match their skills, career aspirations, and development path, while also broadening their international scope and strengthening their global perspective. 

Frequently Asked Questions: Applying for a Job at Beiersdorf

  • All job advertisements on Beiersdorf’s careers page are regularly updated, so every position you see listed is actively open and available to apply for.

  • The expected start date for a Beiersdorf position is usually stated in the job description. If no start date is specified, we are generally looking to fill the role as soon as possible.

  • Unfortunately, Beiersdorf does not accept speculative applications. All current vacancies are listed on our careers page and kept up to date. We recommend setting up a job alert so you are notified as soon as a new role in your area of interest becomes available.

  • Please submit your application in the language specified in the job advertisement. For international positions, applications in English are usually preferred.

  • No, you are free to leave out a photo in your Beiersdorf application. Including one is entirely optional.

  • Please apply exclusively online via Beiersdorf’s career portal and application system. Applications submitted by post or email cannot be considered.

  • For your Beiersdorf application, please upload your CV, your most recent university or school education certificate and any relevant professional references. The total size of all uploaded documents must not exceed 10 MB.

  • In most cases, a cover letter is not required for a Beiersdorf application. If a cover letter is needed, this will be explicitly stated in the job advertisement.

  • Yes, you can apply to Beiersdorf again even if you have applied before. Each application is assessed individually to determine whether your experience, skills and competencies match the current role profile.

  • Yes, you can log in and out of Beiersdorf’s application system at any time using your user credentials. Your application data and any adjustments you make are updated directly in the system, so you can return to complete or edit your application before submitting.

  • Your personal data in Beiersdorf’s careers portal can be viewed by the Beiersdorf HR team responsible for your application and the relevant hiring department. No other parties have access to your data.

    When you create a profile in our careers portal, you can control your profile visibility, choosing whether it is visible only to the team handling your current application or to HR teams across the Beiersdorf Group worldwide. You can adjust this setting at any time.

    We store your personal data for a period of 6 months after your last login. You can request deletion of your candidate profile or withdrawal of your application at any time by contacting us at  RC@Beiersdorf.com. Please note that if you delete your full registration, you will need to re-enter your details if you apply to Beiersdorf again in the future.

    For full details, please refer to our Data Privacy Policy for Applicant

  • To withdraw your application, please log into your user profile in Beiersdorf’s career portal and select the withdrawal option for the relevant role. You are welcome to reapply at any time.

  • For detailed questions about a specific open position or the application process, please contact our recruiting team at RC@beiersdorf.com. 

    For questions specifically about working student jobs, internships or the BEYOND graduate programme, please reach out to Students_RC@Beiersdorf.com.

Early Careers at Beiersdorf: Internships, Working Student Positions & Graduate Programmes

  • Internship opportunities at Beiersdorf are available throughout the year across various functions and locations globally. We recommend checking our careers page regularly and applying early, as positions can be filled quickly. Start dates and application timelines vary depending on the role and market. To stay up to date on new internship opportunities, you can also sign up for a job Alert nd receive notifications when relevant positions become available.

  • Yes. Internships and working student positions at Beiersdorf are a great way to gain hands-on experience, build your professional network and get to know our culture. Many Beiersdorf colleagues started their journey with us as students and later explored further opportunities within the company. While future employment depends on available positions and individual qualifications, these experiences can be a valuable first step towards a long-term career at Beiersdorf.

  • Yes, writing your thesis at Beiersdorf is possible in certain areas. We publish specific thesis topics, particularly for master’s theses, directly on our careers page. Many working student positions also offer the opportunity to develop a thesis topic together with your team and work on it in parallel.

    If you are interested in writing your thesis with us, we recommend discussing this with your team as early as possible.

  • BEYOND is Beiersdorf’s global graduate programme designed for high-potential graduates who are ready to grow, learn and make an impact. The programme combines challenging assignments, structured development opportunities and international exposure, empowering participants to build broad business experience and shape their careers at Beiersdorf.

    BEYOND is open across a range of business functions, including Research & Development, IT, Digital, Finance, Brand Management & Digital Marketing, Supply Chain, Corporate Strategy, Human Resources and Sales & eCommerce. In each track, participants take ownership of real projects, rotate across different teams and collaborate with global and regional colleagues from day one.

    The 18-month programme includes four project rotations, providing participants with broad business exposure and hands-on experience across different teams and functions.

  • To be the first to hear when BEYOND applications open, set up a job alert in our job search.

Technical Questions About Beiersdorf’s Online Application System

  • Your Beiersdorf application account password must be between 8 and 16 characters long and must contain at least one digit or punctuation mark. Spaces, symbols and icons are not permitted.

  • If you have forgotten your password, click the “Forgotten Password” link below the login fields on the Beiersdorf careers portal. Enter your username or the email address you registered with, and you will receive a new temporary password within a few minutes. You will be prompted to change this password on your next login.

  • Beiersdorf’s application system accepts documents in PDF, JPG or GIF format. The total size of all uploaded documents must not exceed 10 MB. If you need to convert a file to PDF beforehand, free conversion tools are available online by searching for “free PDF converter”.

  • Your Beiersdorf application username is the email address you used when registering on the careers portal.