Student Assistant - Energy Transition Commercialization

Job Description

We are looking for a curious, commercially minded Student Assistant to join our Energy Transition Commercialization (ETC) team. This position is ideal for a student with an interest in commercial strategy, sustainability, and logistics, who wants hands‑on experience in an international business environment.

You will become part of a team of experienced professionals working to ensure our customers stay at the forefront of our decarbonization ambitions. In this role, you will help strengthen customer relationships by supporting the development of sales materials, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and contributing to the visibility of our sustainability solutions across the organisation. There is also room to shape the role based on your strengths and the opportunities you identify.

You will be working out of our Copenhagen office for 15-20 hours/ week

Key Responsibilities

Customer-facing enablement

• Support the ETC team in developing and refining sales materials for customer engagements.

• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., product, legal, technical) to ensure materials align with customer value propositions and compliance requirements.

• Prepare for and participate in customer meetings to gather feedback and understand how materials are used and can be improved.

Internal awareness & lead development

• Contribute to building internal awareness of ECO Delivery and Maersk’s broader sustainability offerings.

• Conduct targeted outreach to global account teams to identify new opportunities and support pipeline development across customer segments.

• Support with performance management

Learn and innovate

• Bring a proactive, inquisitive mindset and contribute to improving team processes and ways of working.

• Learn about the drivers and needs of stakeholders involved in decarbonization‑related customer engagements.

• Take ownership of your own projects or tasks, demonstrating your ability to identify opportunities, create action plans, and deliver results.

Qualifications & Competencies

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme within business, economics, sustainability, supply chain, engineering, or a related field in a university in Copenhagen.

• Strong commercial mindset with an interest in sustainability, decarbonization, and customer engagement.

• Ability to communicate clearly and create structured, compelling presentations and written materials.

• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and navigating a large, international organisation.

• Strong data and analytical skills and the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.

• A proactive, curious approach — you enjoy learning, asking questions, and taking initiative.

• Solid organisational skills with the ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with data visualization, AI and/or CRM tools is a plus.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

What We Offer

As a Student Assistant in the Energy Transition Commercialization team, you will gain hands‑on experience at the heart of Maersk’s decarbonization journey. You will work alongside experienced colleagues who are passionate about driving real change in global logistics, and you will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully from day one.

You can expect:

• A steep learning curve with exposure to commercial strategy, sustainability solutions, and customer engagement across global markets.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are valued and you are encouraged to take initiative.

• Professional development opportunities, including access to internal learning platforms, training sessions, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• A chance to shape your own role, taking ownership of projects that match your interests and strengths.

• An international workplace where you will interact with colleagues from around the world and gain insight into how a global leader in logistics operates.

• A purpose‑driven mission, contributing directly to Maersk’s ambition to lead the industry’s transition toward net‑zero logistics.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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