Damen Yachting
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Marketing Events Intern
We offer you an ocean of opportunities. Become part of our family. Damen Yachting is a leading name in the luxury yacht industry, with more than 500 employees in the Netherlands and Poland. We are part of the Damen Shipyards Group, with over 12,500 professionals worldwide, and are known for our exceptional craftsmanship, innovative designs and unwavering focus on quality.
The role
As a Marketing Events Intern, you will support the Marketing team in the preparation, coordination and delivery of a wide range of events. You will contribute to internal events, supplier gatherings and international industry events. In this role, you combine practical support with organisational and communication tasks and contribute to the professional execution of every event.
Tasks and responsibilities
Event coordination and support
You will support the preparation, planning and execution of events in the Netherlands and abroad. You will assist with logistical coordination, set-up, materials and stock management, and liaise with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders.
Support for marketing activities
You will contribute to the preparation of presentations, materials and
communications related to events. In addition, you will support administrative and organizational tasks and help ensure event materials and information are available on time.
Profile
You are currently studying Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business Studies or a related subject at HBO or Bachelor level. You have an affinity with events and communication, enjoy practical work and thrive in a dynamic environment. You communicate confidently in Dutch and English and work well with a range of stakeholders.
Personal characteristics
You are proactive, hands-on and well organised. You have strong communication skills, a service-oriented mindset and a flexible, eager-to-learn attitude. An interest in yachting or the maritime sector is a plus.
What do we offer?
A practical and varied internship in a professional and international environment, offering plenty of opportunity to develop skills in event coordination, stakeholder management and supplier collaboration. You will contribute to an ambitious events programme and gain a unique behind-the-scenes view of the superyacht world.
For this internship, you will receive an internship allowance of €700.00 gross per month.
Applying or more information?
The vacancy holder is Sarah Flavell, Marketing Manager at Damen Yachting. For substantive questions about the position, you can contact her via sarah.flavell@damenyachting.com or +31 6 20443237
Recruiter:
Email:
annemarieke.van.casand.burger@damenyachting.comPlease apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.
Skills & Requirements
Working at Damen: building the future of the maritime world
Do you want to work in the maritime sector and contribute to meaningful work? At Damen, you work together on ships and solutions that matter, built to last.
About Damen as an employer
Damen is an international family-owned company with strong roots in the Netherlands. With more than 12,000 colleagues worldwide, we have been building all kinds of ships and maritime solutions for generations, from workboats to naval vessels and innovative solutions for offshore and energy. We take a long-term view and work together on solutions that not only work today, but also for future generations.
Building craftsmanship together
You can see this in how we work. We keep communication simple and direct, and you have the space to take ownership. Your ideas are taken seriously, and craftsmanship is at the center of what we do. Whether you work in engineering, shipbuilding, offshore, or in the office, you help build solutions where quality and pride are key.
Working on solutions that last
The maritime sector is changing fast. That is why Damen invests in innovation and sustainability. You work on projects that really matter, such as:
sustainable ship designs and alternative fuels
smart and digital solutions for ships and processes
projects that support safety, logistics, and energy supply
What you build has real impact and is made to last.
Room to grow
At Damen, you get the space to grow and take initiative. Whether you are just starting or already experienced, you work in an environment where people share knowledge and learn from each other. You grow in your role and take on more responsibility.
You can count on:
many opportunities to learn and develop
projects with an international focus
an environment where your ideas are taken seriously
What Damen offers you
Working at Damen means working on projects that matter, in an environment where you are part of something bigger.
You can count on:
a stable company with international impact
a down-to-earth and friendly working culture
challenging work in the maritime sector
an organization that looks ahead, for you and for the projects you work on
Why Damen?
Because you work on ships and solutions you can be proud of, with a team that supports each other and builds results that last.
Ready to come on board?
Discover your opportunities and experience what it is like to work at Damen.
Facts about
Number of employees: 9.000+
Sector: Yacht building, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Shipbuilding & repair
Preferred educational level: Vmbo, Mbo, Hbo, Wo bachelor, Wo master
Career level: Student, Starter (< 3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)
Preferred education: Engineering (Maritime, Mechanical, Electrical), Shipbuilding, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Business & Support functions (e.g. Finance, HR, IT, Marketing)
Open vacancies: Check career.damen.com