Global Events Intern
TomTom
Administration
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Posted on Jul 1, 2025
Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Start Date: September 2025
Duration: 9 - 12 months
At TomTom, we move the world forward. Every day, our team of 5,000+ curious, passionate problem-solvers develops cutting-edge location technologies to shape the future of mobility. From helping cars navigate to empowering cities to reduce congestion, our work supports a safer, cleaner, and more connected world.
As a Global Events Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in the exciting world of corporate events - supporting both internal gatherings and external industry activations. You’ll be part of a collaborative, global team that uses events to bring our brand to life and build meaningful connections with customers, partners, and colleagues.
What You’ll Do:
- Support end-to-end event planning for global trade shows, conferences, internal kickoffs, customer events, and virtual experiences: from initial concept through to execution and evaluation.
- Assist Event Managers with project coordination, including timelines, stakeholder updates, travel planning, supplier follow-up, and post-event reporting.
- Own administrative and creative tasks like venue research, slide creation, swag management, and attendee communication.
- Be a key player in day-to-day event team operations, while also collaborating with our broader Marketing organization (e.g., PR, brand, creative, digital).
- Gain confidence representing the team with external vendors and partners, managing communications via email, video calls, and digital platforms/tools.
- Take the lead on at least one event or activation project, with guidance and mentorship from your team.
- Learn the ropes of the corporate event industry: from budgeting and branding to audience engagement and sustainability practices.
- Have the chance to organize your very own TomTom activity or event!
What You’ll Need:
- You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in a business, marketing, communication, or event-related field.
- You are an EU citizen or are enrolled in a Dutch university as a full-time student for the duration of the internship (a must for legal reasons).
- You communicate clearly and confidently in English (written and spoken).
- You bring strongorganizational skills and time management, an eye for detail, and a proactive, can-do attitude.
- You are confident contacting and working with otherstakeholders and external parties/vendors.
- You’re a natural team player who can also work independently.
- You’re digitally savvy and comfortable navigating new platforms (bonus if you’ve used event or collaboration tools before).
- You're excited about the world of tech, innovation, events, and branding.
What You Can Expect From Us:
- A front-row seat to the world of global corporate events, with real responsibilities and a supportive team.
- A vibrant, international work environment filled with people who care about what they do and eager to help you grow.
- The opportunity to develop your professional skills, from stakeholder management to event logistics and branding.
- A chance to make a difference by contributing to real projects that shape how the world experiences TomTom.
- A hybrid work setup (partially remote), flexible hours, and lots of learning.
Meet Your Team
You’ll be joining the Global Events Team, part of TomTom’s Marketing department. Our cross-functional crew includes experts in events, brand, PR, social media, and creative content. We support TomTom’s mission by turning moments into experiences, and connecting people to our purpose through events.
Achieve More
At TomTom, we’re driven by our values:
We care deeply about our people, planet, and product.
We build trust through transparency and respect.
We create with courage and curiosity.
We are confident yet humble.
We keep it simple in a complex world.
We have fun because life is too short not to.
We’ll invest in your growth, mentor your potential, and make sure you walk away with skills, insights, and experience you can use anywhere.
After you apply
Our recruitment team will work hard to give you a meaningful experience throughout the process, no matter the outcome. Your application will be screened closely and you can rest assured that all follow-up actions will be thorough, from assessments and interviews through your onboarding.
TomTom is an equal opportunity employer
We celebrate diversity, thrive on each other’s differences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment at our offices around the world. Naturally, we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, national origin, genetics, or age.
Ready to move the world forward?
Apply now and help shape the future of mobility—one event at a time!
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