Intern smart EU Marketing Team (f/m/d)

smart Europe GmbH; Leinfelden-Echterdingen; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

smart Europe GmbH is seeking a Marketing Intern to gain exposure across brand management, digital marketing, events, communications, and campaign execution. You will assist the marketing team with day-to-day activities, coordinate projects, help with content creation, and analyze campaign performance in a dynamic, international environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop a broad understanding of modern marketing practices, and travel occasionally for events.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Fluent in English and German; additional European languages are a plus.
• Genuine interest in marketing trends and automotive industry.
• Creativity and a proactive attitude, with a desire to learn and contribute meaningfully.
• Excellent organizational skills and an eye for detail.
• Able to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Support creation and distribution of marketing materials across channels.
• Monitor timelines and ensure timely asset delivery; track basic reporting analyses.
• Manage digital marketing and social media content; prepare presentations and newsletters.
• Coordinate content updates with stakeholders and agencies; conduct industry trend research.
• Support events, product launches, and brand activations; assist with logistics and materials.

Skills

Marketing

Digital marketing

Content creation

Campaign management

Events coordination

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Company: smart Europe

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses.

Ever since smart exists, we rewrite the automotive industry’s rulebook. In the 1990s, we undermined the predominant philosophy of ‘bigger is better’ and designed a revolutionary car. Since 2020 we are the first car enterprise that switched to 100% electric! We aim to transform into a leading player in urban premium, electric & connected mobility provider.

Are you a forward thinker too?

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 executionAssist 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
• 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!