Marketing & Operations Internship in London (German speaking)

Job description

MadBid.com was founded by a consultant (L.E.K.), investment banker (Goldman Sachs) and stock exchange experts (Deutsche Börse) in June 2008 and since then the company has taken big strides with its very unique eCommerce auction concept MadBid.com. MadBid.com is a Gamified eCommerce experience that will take you on a thrilling shopping adventure and leave you with an average discount of 80% on a wide selection of brand new products in our fast-paced auctions. Even if you do not win an auction, you can use the money spent on bidding as a discount towards buying the item that you bid on. Bid or buy direct to get some of the best deals online. We even match our Buy-Now prices with other major retailers on selected items.

MadBid.com (German market) is searching for a bright individual – that is YOU (!) – who is looking to grow, learn & accept new responsibilities in a short period of time. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a very innovative online business model that is continuously evolving. You would be, depending on the project, directly working with the founders of the business. Should your goal in the future to be to start-up your own company, this learning opportunity does not really get any better in entrepreneurship!

The internship will emphasise most facets of global marketing. Your tasks would include anything from procurement, marketing (Online, social media, TV, press and radio), digital content management, customer services and operations. You will help us grow the German market by working with the Marketing Manager and the other country teams in Central London. Candidates must have a strong interest in International Marketing (online and offline) and eCommerce in general. There will be, depending on your experience, interest and company needs other business development projects as well.

This position will also include the conception, planning and execution of email campaigns, analysing web traffic and other competitive market information. Furthermore, lead roles for mini projects can be given to you, if you prove eager to get more responsibility. Depending on your degree of interest and capabilities, you could also contribute to our marketing strategies. For example, one of our previous interns created a full TV ad for MadBid.com! Are you ready for the challenge?
This is a great chance to learn from a group of professionals who have already climbed up the corporate ladder and now have started up an own company that has grown into 17 countries around the globe.

Desired profile

• Must have an energetic hands on attitude and keen interest in working with an online start-up
• Burning desire to join and learn within an eCommerce company
• Motivated to hit the ground running, working independently with a positive attitude and great energy
• Passionate focus on customers and their requirements
• Strong independent analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in English (written and spoken) and German (native speaker level)
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to multi-task and document as you go
• You should not have a “9 to 5” -attitude
• Creative and innovative thinker, with a sales-driven approach

The position is open from AUGUST 2016 for a period of at least 6 months.

The role is remunerated with £800 expenses paid per month and can potentially lead into a full time position.