Commercial Student Assistant - Gain International Business Experience

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an international commercial environment while completing your studies?

Welcome to Lightera

At Lightera, we offer you the opportunity to become part of an international organization operating in a fast-developing industry, where optical fiber solutions play an important role in digital infrastructure, connectivity and future communication technologies. As part of our team, your contributions can make a real impact across global markets.

Lightera Denmark develops, produces and sells optical fiber-based solutions from Brøndby. As part of our team, you will work in a supportive and collaborative environment where open communication, responsibility and continuous improvement are valued.

Your New Exciting Student Job

As a Student Assistant in our Commercial department, you will support a wide range of commercial, analytical and project-oriented tasks. The role gives you insight into an international business with activities across several markets, and you will work closely with colleagues from different departments and countries.

You will contribute to both recurring business reporting and ad hoc projects, depending on current business needs. The tasks may include commercial analysis, customer insights, regulatory follow-up, logistics support and internal process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support commercial activities: Assist with a variety of commercial tasks and analysis across products, customers and markets.

• Contribute to ESG and compliance initiatives: Support ongoing work related to packaging, Extended Producer Responsibility, Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Digital Product Passport and other sustainability-related business requirements.

• Follow regulatory developments: Help monitor relevant EU and international regulatory developments within areas such as trade, customs and export-related requirements.

• Customer-related activities: Support different customer-related activities, such as customer satisfaction surveys and trade compliance input.

• Assist with logistics and business processes: Contribute to logistic-related projects, internal process improvements and coordination across relevant stakeholders.

• Project and ad hoc support: Support different commercial and cross-functional projects depending on business needs, including preparation of material for presentations, meetings and relevant stakeholders.

What We Offer

· International experience: Gain practical experience in a global business environment and work with tasks that support markets and stakeholders across countries.

· Professional development: Develop your analytical, commercial and communication skills through hands-on tasks and real business projects.

· Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible working schedule that accommodates your academic commitments.

· Learning environment: Become part of a supportive team where learning, responsibility and collaboration are prioritized.

Qualifications

We imagine that our new colleague has the following qualifications:

· Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related field.

· Strong communication skills in both Danish and English.

· Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

· Analytical mindset and an interest in working with data, business processes and international markets.

· Ability to work independently, take responsibility and follow tasks through.

· Curiosity about commercial operations, compliance, logistics and global business.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Annette Lundby at +45 40 60 89 62.

We look forward to hearing from you!

About Lightera

Lightera is a global supplier of optical fiber-based solutions. Lightera Denmark develops, produces and sells optical fiber-based solutions from Brøndby. The solutions include optical fibers, fiber sensors, fiber lasers and other fiber components used in telecom, medico, oil & gas, surveillance and other industrial applications. A large share of the products are exported to international markets.