Market Development Representative- French speaking (Industry placement) (f/m/d)

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

About the Opportunity

Embark on a dynamic 12-month placement designed to immerse you in both the sales and marketing landscapes of a leading technology company. This programme offers two enriching 6-month rotations:​

6 Months – Commercial Focus: Work alongside our business development team to understand customer engagement, sales pipeline development, and market expansion strategies.

You'll:​

• Grow our database by finding and adding new potential prospects and contact details to our CRM
• Conduct account research to ensure we maintain a strong target account list
• Increase the pool of net new leads in our existing database by driving campaign engagement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless customer interactions.

Your development:

• You will learn how to complete comprehensive account research to understand company structures, buying committees and lines of influence
• You will learn how the sales development team qualify new business opportunities
• You will gain in depth product knowledge and an understanding of how to qualify accounts against an ideal customer profile
• You will learn how a SaaS Sales Process works in fast growth organisations

6 Months – Marketing Focus: Join our marketing team to learn how we position our brand, engage audiences, and drive demand generation. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience in event planning, campaign execution, and demand generation within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

You’ll gain insights into:

• Planning and executing field marketing events, from intimate hospitality moments to innovative experiences that fuel the sales pipeline
• Delivering regional webinars designed to attract new prospects and engage existing customers
• Collaborating with sales teams by providing the tools, resources, and insights they need to succeed - ensuring they’re informed, engaged, and equipped to follow up effectively
• Aligning global campaigns with regional initiatives by working closely with the wider marketing team to localise and tailor content
• Developing and executing customer expansion programs that strengthen relationships and uncover new growth opportunities
• Evaluating campaign performance metrics to assess impact and optimise future initiatives
• Using outbound prospecting tactics to boost attendance for webinars, roundtables, and events

Your development:

• Gain valuable insights into how a SaaS company builds strong customer connections through strategic and impactful marketing initiatives
• Develop hands-on experience in event planning, logistics, and stakeholder engagement
• Build confident communication skills to effectively engage with senior leaders and drive attendance at industry events.

What to expect? 

• Broad Business Exposure: Develop a deep understanding of the synergy between sales and marketing and their strategies in a leading tech company.
• Practical Skills: Gain experience in prospecting, lead generation, market research, content creation, and campaign execution.
• Professional Development: Enhance communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills in a dynamic business environment.

What you need to be successful/ Who we're looking for:

• Full fluency in French and English is a must
• Students and Recent Graduates: Ideal for undergraduates seeking an industrial placement or individuals completing college studies.​
• Eager Learners: Passionate about diving into the realms of business development and marketing.​You are hardworking and highly motivated to develop new skills
• Team Players: Able to collaborate effectively within diverse teams and adapt to evolving challenges.​You have a strong track record of self motivation and teamwork
• Proactive Individuals: Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and a drive to contribute meaningfully to projects.​ You thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive approach to challenges

What’s in it for you?

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences
• We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, education days, compassion days for loss, and volunteer days
• Time off to care for and focus on your growing family
• Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties
• An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health.

How to Apply

If you're ready to embark on a year of growth, learning, and impactful experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Apply through our careers page and take the first step towards a transformative placement with Contentful.​ If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know.

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Who are we?

Contentful is the intelligent composable content platform that unlocks all of an organization’s digital content to deliver impactful customer experiences, making content a strategic business asset. The Contentful Platform, Contentful Studio, and the Contentful Ecosystem combine the flexibility of composable content with the intelligence of AI, empowering digital teams to drive business momentum through collaboration, speed, and scale. Contentful powers innovative content experiences across brands, regions, and channels for organizations around the world, including nearly 30% of the Fortune 500. Nearly 800 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver and distributed around the world.

Everyone is welcome here!

“Everyone is welcome here” is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical [dis]ability, or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us!

If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know.

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