Channel Mktg Mgr
Role Overview
About the Internship
Microsoft is offering a Channel Marketing Internship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This internship is designed for university students and recent graduates with 0-1 years of experience, providing an opportunity to contribute to the International & Emerging Markets (IEM) team. Interns will engage with global teams and work on projects focused on customer engagement and economic growth within partner channels.
Role Context and Purpose
The Channel Marketing Intern will join the IEM team in Saudi Arabia, working within a cross-functional group. The primary focus is to drive full-funnel marketing with Essential Device Retailers (EDR) and distribution partners. This role involves supporting EDR and distributor engagement across KSA, gathering feedback on retail and channel trends, and contributing to the establishment of campaign best practices.
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Job description
About the Internship
Microsoft is offering a Channel Marketing Internship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This internship is designed for university students and recent graduates with 0-1 years of experience, providing an opportunity to contribute to the International & Emerging Markets (IEM) team. Interns will engage with global teams and work on projects focused on customer engagement and economic growth within partner channels.
Role Context and Purpose
The Channel Marketing Intern will join the IEM team in Saudi Arabia, working within a cross-functional group. The primary focus is to drive full-funnel marketing with Essential Device Retailers (EDR) and distribution partners. This role involves supporting EDR and distributor engagement across KSA, gathering feedback on retail and channel trends, and contributing to the establishment of campaign best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of short- and long-term marketing plans with EDR and distribution partners in KSA to drive omnichannel sales and maximize ROI.
- Assist in building an EDR and distribution partner planning framework and establishing a marketing calendar aligned with product campaigns and seasonal priorities.
- Localize global campaigns for EDR and distribution partners across KSA, activating digital, mobile-first, and social commerce strategies.
- Drive in-store and online conversion across EDR and distribution channels through connected experiences, shop-in-shop programs, and demo platforms.
- Build retail seller advocacy across EDR and distributor sales teams through training, evangelism, and community engagement.
- Collaborate with content creators and agencies to develop marketing stories for end customers in KSA and across International & Emerging Markets.
- Monitor campaign metrics, analyze results, and support reporting to ensure execution excellence and brand consistency across EDR and distribution partners.
Qualifications and Experience
- 0-1 years of experience, suitable for an internship role.
- Currently enrolled in a university program or a recent graduate.
- Interest in channel marketing, retail trends, and digital commerce.
- Work Environment and Company Culture
- Interns at Microsoft will work within a culture that emphasizes a growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration. The company's mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more, fostering an inclusive environment built on values of respect, integrity, and accountability. This role offers exposure to global teams and cutting-edge technologies, including AI, with a focus on learning and development.
Application Process
- Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to join Microsoft's internship program and contribute to meaningful projects within the Channel Marketing team.
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. It is a leading developer and manufacturer of computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Microsoft is known for products like Windows operating systems, Office suite, Xbox gaming consoles, and Azure cloud computing platform.
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