Praktikant*in Marketing-Kommunikation und Produktmanagement; Pflicht-Praktikum

Marketing And Sales Role At Mercedes-Benz Vans

The Mercedes-Benz Group AG is one of the most successful automotive companies in the world. With Mercedes-Benz Vans, we shape the future of mobility for commercial customers, logistics companies, trades, municipalities, emergency services, and many other sectors worldwide.

Do you want to not only create marketing concepts but also actively participate in the development of tomorrow's vehicles? Do you bring enthusiasm for projects in an international context? Then you are in the right place with us!

Become part of our team

In the sector- and assembly-manufacturer center of Mercedes-Benz Vans, we shape the future of sector-specific mobility solutions together with our international partners.

Assembly manufacturers are highly specialized companies that customize our vehicles according to customer wishes into ambulances, refrigerated vehicles, logistics vehicles, service vehicles, motorhomes, municipal vehicles, or many other special solutions.

Our team "Product & Marketing" ensures that the base vehicles of Mercedes-Benz Vans are optimally designed for later assembly and modifications. We accompany these solutions throughout the entire product life cycle – from the early definition of customer and assembly manufacturer requirements to the development of new vehicle generations and the worldwide marketing of innovative sector solutions.

Especially exciting:
You will gain insights into the development of our future vehicle architecture VAN.EA/ and work on topics that will sustainably shape the next generation of Mercedes-Benz Vans.

Your tasks:

• Contribution to the development of the next vehicle generations VAN.EA and
• Participation in the strategic development of the Mercedes-Benz Vans product portfolio
• Support in the definition and implementation of assembly manufacturer and sector requirements within the product development process
• Contribution to the development of international partner programs Mercedes-Benz Van Partner and Mercedes-Benz Van Solution Partner
• Participation in the conception and implementation of sector-specific marketing strategies and marketing measures
• Support in the creation and development of communication and marketing content (print, film, digital)
• Planning, preparation, and execution of trade fairs, events, and workshops
• Collaboration with international Mercedes-Benz sales companies and assembly manufacturer partners
• Creation of competitive, market, and trend analyses as well as derivation of action recommendations
• Preparation of management presentations and decision-making templates

What you can expect:

• An exciting internship at the interface of marketing, product management, and sales
• Unique insights into the creation and marketing of special vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Vans
• Contribution to future projects around the new Mercedes-Benz Van platform VAN.EA/
• Independent tasks with high visibility in the company
• A motivated team with extensive know-how in the field of sector and assembly manufacturer solutions
• International cooperation with markets and partners worldwide

The position can start in October 2026.

Qualifications:

• Study of business administration, business engineering, international business, automotive engineering, marketing, or a comparable course of study
• Interest in marketing, event management, product management, mobility, and technological innovations
• Enthusiasm for international projects and working in a demanding company environment
• Analytical, structured, and independent working style
• Secure handling of MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Very good German and English language skills in speech and writing
• Communication skills, team capability, and self-initiative
• Intercultural competence, curiosity, and openness

Please note that your internship at this location must include a mandatory compulsory component.

Additional information:

We look forward to your online application with your resume, cover letter, certificates, current enrollment certificate with indication of the semester, if applicable, proof of compulsory internship, and proof of the standard period of study. Please do not forget to mark your documents as "relevant for this application" in the online form and note the maximum file size of 5 MB.

Further information on the admission criteria can be found here.

Disabled and equally situated applicants are warmly welcome! The Disabled Persons' Representative (s) will be happy to support you in the application process.

HR Services will be happy to help you with questions about the application process. You can reach us by email at  or by phone at 0711/17-99000 (Mon-Fri 10-12 a.m. & 2-3 p.m.).