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Job Description: Key Responsibilities • Act as a first point of contact for local Sales team marketing requests, working with the Marketing Specialist EMEA and Regional Marketing Manager to prioritise requests, coordinate next steps, and maintain clear communication. • Support regional events in coordination with Marketing Managers and the Events team, including preparation and attendance at both in-person events and webinars. • Develop a working understanding of EXFO's products and solutions, using this to adapt existing content and refine messaging for regional relevance. • Coordinate the localisation of globally published marketing content for key EMEA regions, helping prepare, adapt, and share translated materials with relevant stakeholders. • Produce and manage German-language marketing content, including the German newsletter and German social media activity. • Create adhoc social media content for other EMEA regions as needed. • Equip the Sales organisation with content that supports the sales process across all stages of the buyer's journey. • Collaborate with digital marketing experts, event planners, corporate communications, public relations colleagues, and EXFO's internal marketing agency (writers and designers) to deliver creative regional campaigns and collateral. • Manage the inventory of marketing giveaways held in Southampton, ensuring stock is tracked and available for events. • Share approved content and updates with local media partners, such as relevant industry newsletters and associations. • Track campaign performance and share this with the team to help ensure objectives are met. Key Deliverables This role has direct ownership of the following recurring and ongoing deliverables: • German newsletter – planning, content coordination and distribution. • German social media – ongoing content creation and posting. • Ad hoc social media content for other EMEA regions. • Ad hoc translation of marketing content for regional audiences. • Event preparation and attendance, covering both in-person events and webinars. • Management of the marketing giveaways inventory in Southampton. • Sharing content with local media partners, e.g. the FTTH Council Newsletter. What We're Looking For Skills & Experience • A good understanding of core marketing principles, with the curiosity and willingness to apply them in a regional B2B technology context. • Autonomous and proactive approach to handling marketing requests, collateral creation, and event management. • Creative problem-solving skills, including the confidence to use AI tools to improve efficiency and output. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. German language skills are desirable, but not a requirement • Experience with common marketing tools is helpful but not essential. The intern may work with platforms such as Marketo, Hootsuite, LinkedIn, CRM systems, Microsoft Office, analytics dashboards, and AI-assisted content tools, with training provided where needed. • Strong organisational skills and comfort managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines at once. • A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across marketing, sales, and cross-functional teams. What We Offer • Hands-on experience across the full marketing mix within a global technology business. • Exposure to international marketing campaigns, events, and cross-functional collaboration. • Mentorship from an experienced Marketing Specialist and global marketing team. • A varied role combining content creation, events, translation, and campaign analysis. EXFO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.