At a Glance
- Tasks: Support global marketing campaigns and engage with diverse teams to enhance customer experiences.
- Company: Join DHL Global Forwarding, a leader in logistics and innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, hybrid work model, and develop your marketing skills.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across cultures.
- Why this job: Be part of a forward-thinking team that connects people and improves lives through marketing.
- Qualifications: Studying or recently completed a degree in marketing, business, or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 30000 £ per year.
Location
United Kingdom
Job Title
Global Marketing Intern
DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services.
Around 30,000 employees work to ensure we transport our customers' shipments by air or sea.
DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor.
This also includes special transport‑related services.
As the experts in freight forwarding, we deliver 100% assurance to our customers via a mindset that’s always looking ahead to the next commercial opportunity, predicting the next potential issue, anticipating the next global trend.
Because at DHL Global Forwarding we’re not simply about freight forwarding.
We’re about forward‑thinking ways to connect people – and improve their lives.
Role Description
As a Global Marketing Intern at DHL Global Forwarding, you will be an integral part of our marketing team, supporting various global marketing initiatives and internal communications.
This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in developing and executing marketing campaigns and assisting with the implementation of marketing tools.
Working across multiple initiatives and with different stakeholders, the role will provide an opportunity to develop a broad understanding of how marketing activities, technology, data, and processes work together.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning, coordination, execution, and follow‑up of marketing campaigns and customer engagement initiatives.
- Support the day‑to‑day operation of marketing automation platforms and other digital marketing tools.
- Help prepare, review, organise, and maintain campaign materials, communications, and digital content.
- Support the coordination of internal marketing communications, updates, presentations, and supporting materials.
- Assist with campaign monitoring, data preparation, reporting, and the identification of relevant insights.
- Support the documentation and improvement of marketing processes, workflows, templates, and ways of working.
- Contribute to the testing and implementation of new tools, technologies, and innovative marketing approaches.
- Work with colleagues across marketing, commercial teams, product teams, countries, and other relevant functions to support shared initiatives.
- Provide general coordination and operational support across selected marketing projects and priorities.
- Candidate Profile
- Be currently studying or have recently completed a degree in marketing, business, communications, digital media, data, technology, or a related field.
- Have an interest in marketing, digital tools, campaign management, technology, and customer engagement.
- Be organised, proactive, and comfortable supporting several activities at the same time.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
- Be comfortable working with data, digital platforms, presentations, and standard business tools.
- Be able to collaborate with colleagues from different teams, functions, and cultural backgrounds.
- Bring curiosity, a problem‑solving mindset, and an interest in finding more effective ways of working.
Previous experience with marketing platforms, campaign tools, content creation, reporting, or data analysis would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Language Required
- English
- Role Logistics
- Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Hybrid (Remote, with occasional meetings in the UK office (Staines) and trips to the GHO in Bonn, Germany)
- Location of internship: London, UK
- Length of internship: 12 months
- Start date: 1 Aug 2026
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Global Marketing Intern employer: DHL Global Forwarding
DHL Global Forwarding in Liverpool is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises customer satisfaction and employee development. With competitive salaries, generous holiday entitlements, and robust training opportunities, employees are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to a leading logistics company. The supportive environment fosters collaboration and innovation, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about ocean freight and customer service.
