About Us:
Soum is on a mission to revolutionize e-commerce in the MENA region and beyond by building the most convenient and trustworthy re-commerce marketplace in the region. We're reshaping how C2C marketplaces operate, making buying and selling second-hand products seamless and reliable. Since our launch in July 2021, Soum has become one of the fastest-growing startups in the region, achieving rapid expansion in both our team and product offerings. In recognition of our impact and growth, we are proud to have been named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Startups in Saudi Arabia for 2024.
Job Overview
We are looking for a Marketing Intern to join Soum’s marketing team. This role offers exposure to different areas of marketing, including social media, content creation, influencer marketing, campaign execution, and partnerships. The intern will support the team in day-to-day marketing activities while gaining hands-on experience across multiple functions.
Role & Responsibilities:
Support the execution of marketing campaigns across different channels.
Assist in managing social media platforms and content calendars.
Coordinate with influencers and support influencer campaign execution.
Help create and organize content for social media, CRM, banners, and marketing campaigns.
Research trends, competitors, and industry insights to support marketing initiatives.
Assist in campaign reporting and performance tracking.
Support partnership and collaboration opportunities when needed.
Coordinate with internal teams, including Content, Design, CRM, and Digital.
Contribute ideas for campaigns, content, and audience engagement.
Requirements:
Current student or fresh graduate in Marketing, Business, Media, Communications, or a related field.
Strong interest in marketing, social media, content creation, and influencer marketing.
Creative mindset with good communication skills.
Organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
Familiarity with social media platforms and digital trends.
Proficiency in Arabic and English is a plus.
Areas of Exposure
- Social Media
- Content Marketing
- Influencer Marketing
- Campaign Management
- Partnerships
- CRM Marketing
- Performance Marketing Support
Skills Required
- Current student or fresh graduate in Marketing, Business, Media, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong interest in marketing, social media, content creation, and influencer marketing.
- Creative mindset with good communication skills.
- Organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and digital trends.
- Proficiency in Arabic and English.
What We Do
At Soum, we're on a mission to build a marketplace that enables users to buy and sell anything online with convenience, trust, and ease starting in the MENA market. We began with second-hand electronics in KSA, becoming market leaders, and are now expanding to used cars and collectibles. In just two years, we've facilitated hundreds of thousands of transactions across 150+ locations in the Kingdom, maintained 10,000 active listings at any given time, earned the distinction of being the 10th most downloaded e-commerce app in KSA for 2023, and received more than 5 million app downloads. Our team, Soumers, have worked in over 14 countries from the US to South Korea. We are always on the look out for the best and brightest to join. We look beyond resumes and titles, we look for the innovators, the hungry, the go-getters. We offer them the autonomy to experiment, learn, fail, and grow. Every transaction on Soum is guaranteed; we hold funds until the item is delivered and confirmed by the buyer, thanks to our proprietary fulfillment and payment systems. This ensures a secure and reliable marketplace experience. Soum has pioneered a solution that have transformed digital commerce for sellers in the wider region: Individuals: Enjoy unique home pick-up and delivery services, secure payments, and transaction guarantees for worry-free selling. Small Businesses: Sell faster and reach a wider audience with our dedicated "Merchant App." Teleco and retail partners: Gain optimal returns with bulk-selling options, comprehensive inspections, and efficient warehouse management. We deploy AI models to power our marketplace with personalized recommendations, dynamic pricing, predictive analytics, and fraud detection, ensuring a smarter, safer, and more efficient platform for our users. Soum is backed by local and regional investors including, amongst others, Jahez Group, Isometry Capital, and Al Rajhi Partners and have raised $22Mn to date.
