Marketing Intern

Smart Europe

About the role

As a Marketing Intern at smart Europe, you will gain experience across a wide range of marketing functions, including brand management, digital marketing, events, communications, and campaign execution. You will support the marketing team in day-to-day activities, coordinate projects, assist with content creation, and help analyze campaign performance. This role offers a comprehensive insight into the automotive industry and the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, international environment. You will play a key supporting role while developing a broad understanding of modern marketing practices.

Your responsibilities

Marketing Campaign Support

Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing campaigns

• Support the creation and distribution of marketing materials across various channels
• Monitor campaign timelines and ensure timely delivery of assets
• Help track campaign performance and prepare basic reporting analyses

Digital Marketing & Content

• Support the management of digital marketing and social media content
• Assist in creating presentations, newsletters, and marketing copy
• Coordinate content updates with internal stakeholders and external agencies
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and target audiences

Events & Brand Activation

• Support the organization and execution of events, product launches, and brand activations
• Assist with event logistics, supplier coordination, and attendee communication
• Help prepare event materials, presentations, and promotional assets
• Collect and summarize feedback and results from marketing events

PR Communications

• Support the maintenance and organization of documents and materials, ensuring content is up to date, and well-structured
• Assist with updating and maintaining the brand and product heritage section of the company website
• Support the onboarding process of an external service provider, including coordination of information, documentation, and stakeholder communication
• Help prepare presentations, briefing materials, and other communication assets for PR-related projects and activities

Marketing Operations & Administration

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the marketing team
• Coordinate meetings, maintain project documentation, and track action items
• Support budget tracking, invoice processing, and vendor management activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution
• Assist with ad-hoc marketing projects and operational tasks as needed

What you bring along

Education

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field

• Knowledge / Functional Expertise

• You’re comfortable working with creative tools, presentation formats, and social media platforms

• You communicate fluently in English and German (required); additional European languages are a plus

• Key Competencies / Soft Skills

• You have a genuine interest in marketing trends and passion for the automotive industry

• You bring creativity and a proactive attitude, with a desire to learn and contribute meaningfully

• You have excellent organizational skills and an eye for detail

• You enjoy working collaboratively, thrive in a dynamic environment, and bring energy to every task—big or small

• Additional Requirements

• Required: You have a valid EU driver's license

• You are willing and able to travel across Europe for events (occasionally including weekends)

• You are based or willing to move close to our office in Leinfelden-Echterdingen

• We're building a workplace where amazing people like you can do their best work. Together with us, you enjoy the agile working atmosphere with cross-European responsibilities.

• We're creating a culture where personal and professional growth are as important as business growth. Together with us, you will build a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel belong to.

• We empower you to have ownership over work!