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General information

Location:
Eindhoven – North Brabant, Netherlands
Job Family:
General & Administration
Worker Type Reference:
Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) - Intern
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
U0
Job ID:
R-54103-2026

Description & Requirements

Are you passionate about music, technology, audio, or marketing? Would you like to gain hands-on experience with iconic brands such as Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, Classé, and Boston Acoustics? At HARMAN’s Sound United Business Unit, we create world-class audio experiences for millions of consumers.

You will join our Sound United Business Unit in Eindhoven in the position of:  

Internship – Retail & Channel Marketing

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle:

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

  • Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins 
  • Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
  • Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role:

As our Retail & Channel Marketing Intern, you’ll play an active role in bringing our brands to life through retail activations, campaigns, product launches, and events across Europe.

This is more than a typical internship. You'll work on real projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and gain valuable exposure to how premium brands grow in retail and specialist audio channels.

What You Will Do:

Retail & Brand Activation

  • Support the development and execution of in-store displays, retail activations, and merchandising programs.
  • Help bring our premium brands to life at retail partners across EMEA.
  • Support product launches and go-to-market activities for new audio products.

Campaigns & Marketing

  • Assist in adapting global campaigns for local markets and retail partners.
  • Support retailer-specific marketing programs and promotional activities.
  • Help create presentations, marketing materials, and campaign assets.
  • Coordinate campaign timelines and marketing calendars.

Events & Community

  • Support dealer events, product demonstrations, trainings, and trade shows.
  • Coordinate event materials, product samples, and marketing assets.
  • Assist with event planning, execution, and post-event evaluations.
  • Help create engaging brand experiences for audio enthusiasts and retail partners.

Collaboration & Learning

  • Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain teams.
  • Gain insight into channel marketing, retail strategy, and consumer behavior.
  • Learn how premium brands are marketed and activated across multiple European markets.

What You Need to Be Successful:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Economics, or a related field at a university in the Netherlands.
  • Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
  • Well-organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Strong communicator in English and preferably Dutch who enjoys working in international teams.
  • Familiar with PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Available to work from our Eindhoven office at least 3 days per week.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Passion for music, audio, hi-fi, home cinema, gaming, or consumer technology.
  • Interest in retail marketing, channel marketing, brand activation, and events.
  • Experience with student organizations, events, social media, or marketing projects is a plus.

What We Offer:

  • Hands-on experience with globally recognized premium audio brands.
  • Exposure to retail marketing, campaign activation, product launches, and events.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, international EMEA environment.
  • Mentorship from experienced marketing and commercial professionals.
  • The opportunity to take ownership, develop practical skills, and make a real impact.

At HARMAN, you'll do more than observe - you'll contribute.

Ready to turn your passion for audio and technology into real marketing experience? Join HARMAN Sound United and help shape the future of premium sound.

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About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

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Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

You Belong Here 
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com) 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.