Summary
Microsoft is hiring a Channel Marketing Intern for its International & Emerging Markets team in Saudi Arabia. The intern will support marketing plans and campaigns with essential device retailers and distribution partners, localize global campaigns, and help drive in-store and online conversion. Duties also include partner and seller engagement, campaign reporting, and analyzing results. Applicants need a related bachelor's degree with at least one semester remaining after the internship and must be legally authorized to work in Saudi Arabia.
The posting
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Overview
Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of university interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential – and excitement for the journey ahead.
Our purpose is to earn fans and drive growth by building emotional connections to delight and empower everyone. We engage with consumers globally throughout their shopping journeys, navigating both physical storefronts and digital visits across Partner Channels in Windows, Surface and M365. Together with our ecosystem partners, we strategize and implement plans for customer engagement and economic growth.
As a Channel Marketing Intern at Microsoft, you’ll join the International & Emerging Markets (IEM) team in Saudi Arabia, working within a cross-functional group focused on driving full-funnel marketing with Essential Device Retailers (EDR) and distribution partners. You’ll support EDR and distributor engagement across KSA, share feedback on retail and channel trends, capture learnings and help establish campaign best practices, leveraging the global infrastructure for support and shared platforms.
As an intern at Microsoft, you’re stepping into a world of real impact from day one. You’ll collaborate with global teams on meaningful projects, explore cutting-edge technologies like AI, and kick start your career while doing it. With a strong focus on learning and development, this is your opportunity to grow your skills, build community, and shape your future—all while being supported every step of the way.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of short- and long-term marketing plans with EDR and distribution partners in KSA that drive omnichannel sales and maximize ROI.
- Help build an EDR and distribution partner planning framework and establish 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 compelling demo platforms.
- Build retail seller advocacy across EDR and distributor sales teams through training, evangelism, and community engagement.
- Work with content creators and agencies to bring marketing stories to life for end customers in KSA and across International & Emerging Markets.
- Monitor campaign metrics, analyse results, and support reporting to ensure execution excellence and brand consistency across EDR and distribution partners.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field (Must have at least one quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship)
- Proficient in English
- Legally Authorised to work in Saudi Arabia
Additional/Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in digital marketing, growth marketing, retail, channel marketing, marketing, retail sales, Consumer Technology Products and Services marketing experience is preferred
- MBA degree
- Understand the digital and physical buying journey (omni channel)
- Understanding of cross-discipline marketing programs
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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.