International Trainee - Database Marketing

Shape the path towards fossil freedom.  

Are you ready to challenge the status quo lead us down new paths and contribute to solving one of humankinds greatest challenges climate change We are searching for talented individuals to join us as International Trainees at Vattenfall. Help us lead the energy transition and make a real impact.  

About the traineeship.  

This traineeship offers you a uniqueopportunity to kickstart your career in our sustainable business. Each of the trainee positions is distinct tied to a department within a specific business area and working location. This means that each position has its own tailored responsibilities challenges and matching profile. 

What you will experience: 

• Personal development: Benefit from a year full of growth opportunities professional meetups and comprehensive training.  
• International exposure: Engage with a diverse international trainee team both virtually and in person. Participate in job rotations and onsite visits. 
• Collaborative environment: Enjoy a balance of serious work and a fun supportive atmosphere. 

As Joakim our International Trainee in Stockholm states I expected beforehand that working at a corporate would mean only serious business. We do focus on learning and growth and bringing new perspectives to the company but we also have fun and add humor and lightness. I feel like we are the change the company wants to see. 

Your role as a Trainee Database Marketing 

For our Customer Experience Team we are looking for a Database Marketeer with analytical skills. The database marketeer will help retain existing customers together with the customer experience specialists and communication specialists.

As a Database Marketeer you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that is jointly responsible for running (micro)segmented campaigns. In your role you will perform selections tests and data analyses for marketing campaigns for all channels. You ensure that the right customer is selected approached with the right message at the right time and through the right channel. You use triggers and behavior from various channels to achieve this. You advise proactively based on the data on commercial issues and optimization opportunities of campaigns.

In addition as a database marketeer you are connected to the other database marketeers to guarantee quality learn together and share best practices

Your responsibilities include:  

• Making data analyses; Which target group can we best approach through which channel for a particular proposition;
• Creating and executing data selections for marketing campaigns by building campaign flows;
• Testing campaigns and new propositions;
• Finding opportunities from the data to improve the results of the marketing campaign;
• Create reports for the management.

Qualifications :

Your qualifications as a Trainee  Database Marketing

To succeed in this position we are looking for individuals who possess both the professional and personal skills to thrive in a dynamic global environment.  

Below are the key qualifications we seek:  

• You are a recent graduate or finalyear student with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Marketing Business Analytics Economics or a related field. 
• You have basic knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g. Excel SQL) and are eager to learn more about marketing automation platforms (e.g. Salesforce Marketing Cloud).
• Excellent Dutch communication skills (spoken and written).

You should also recognize yourself in: 

• Analytical skills: You enjoy diving into data spotting trends and translating insights into concrete actions.
• Being a great teamplayer: You thrive in a collaborative environment and love exchanging ideas to achieve the best results together.

To be considered for our traineeship we are looking for candidates who should:  

• Be a recent graduate with an academic degree or expected graduation before September 2025. 
• Have maximum one year of work experience after completing your most recent degree. Interns and student jobs will not be considered. 
• Be fluent in English. Skills in otherlanguages can be a merit.
• Be willing to travel regularly and relocate for short rotations within our organization.   
• Identify with our values: active open positive and safety. 
• Have a strong desire for longterm commitment to contribute to Vattenfalls vision making a lasting impact on the future of energy.  

Location 

You will be working in the department Customer & Solutions Customers NL in Amsterdam The Netherlands. 

Our International Trainee Aliaksandra based in Hamburg mentions: Being part of the Trainee Programme at Vattenfall gives me a unique perspective on our pivotal role at the forefront of the energy transition. The programme has empowered me to grow take on challenges and collaborate with talented people across an international organization. 

Additional Information :

Our offer 

The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme is the kickstart of your career within Vattenfall. Over the course of a year you will develop your professional and personal skills participate in international workshops and site visits and have the opportunity to work abroad. Each position comes with a competitive salary and excellent remuneration package. Read more about the elements of the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme here. 

As Rogier our International Trainee in Amsterdam shares: Vattenfall provides me with the steepest learning curve. We are a group that feels connected by our core values in line with the organizations values. We all feel part of a movement that understands the importance of human connection resilience and curiosity in energy transition and sustainability. 

Our organisation 

At Vattenfall you can free your superpowers! We are one of the European market leaders in the generation of renewable energy and are primarily active in Scandinavia Germany Denmark UK and the Netherlands. We are committed to a future where everyone can choose fossilfree ways to move make and live. We value diversity and inclusion in everything we do read more about D&I within Vattenfall. 

Application process 

We welcome your application in English via the application button on this page. Please include an updated resume. When applying you will fill out screening questions including your motivation. No cover letter or motivation letter is needed. The deadline to apply is February 9th 2025. Selection will start after the application period with online tests followed by interviews between the end of February to early April. We kindly ask you to use the same email address during the whole process (application and online test) otherwise there is a risk that your application is excluded due to system reasons. The final recruitment process will be completed by April/May with a preemployment screening. The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme starts on September 1st 2025.   

Visit our FAQ site page for answers to common questions. If your question is not answered there please contact the responsible recruiter Alisa Roo

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason a preemployment screening may be part of your recruitment process. The screening will be performed by a third party called Validata. 

We look forward to your application!