Porsche Cars GB Ltd

Business Development Intern at Porsche Cars Great Britain (PCGB)

Porsche Cars GB Ltd  •  Reading, GB (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Purpose

To support the Smart Mobility Team in the delivery of key strategic initiatives. This will include assisting the E-Performance team with Porsche’s electrification strategy, the E-Commerce team with the online digital experience and any other department tasks as required.

This is a Placement Year position for a candidate currently studying an Undergraduate degree at university, seeking a placement for their third year. The role will commence in August 2027. Please ensure that you have read and understood the requirements of the role before applying.

Responsibilities:

E-Performance and Smart Mobility

  • To support the tracking and monitoring of the EV-strategy plan for the Porsche Network in line with Porsche AG business objectives.
  • Research market trends for the E-Performance team and ensure any key information is communicated to the appropriate stakeholders within the organization.
  • Work with the E-Performance Manager on the rollout and development of our Charging Ecosystem.
  • Support the department in any E-Performance and Electrification related initiatives both in the office or at external events.

Digitalisation and E-Commerce

  • Provide Support to the team in relation to strategic dealer and E-Commerce platform projects. Using relevant skills to analyse data, collect market insight and feedback from our dealers.
  • Assist and support the E-Commerce department with reviewing data, process and engaging with our German colleagues on process, translations, and issue resolution.
  • Support the E-Commerce Manager with the management and continuous improvement of our Online Car Sales platform.

Dealer Support and Development

  • Provide a support function to the network on our digital platforms – resolving general queries invoice queries, refunds and other topics as required.
  • Upload communications to PPN (Porsche Intranet) and upload of monthly reporting to individual Porsche Centre reporting groups.
  • Assist with preparation of business presentations e.g., Board Meetings, Network Briefings and, Performance Updates.
  • Business Operations
  • Assist the team and wider department with the internal processes of purchasing, invoicing, process compliance and other duties to help the department be the benchmark in PCGB.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

· Undergraduate Business-related degree.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent level of PC literacy, including MS Office – especially MS Excel.

· Highly proficient in both spoken and written English.

Preferred Qualifications

· Interested in the automotive industry and innovation.

· Basic accounting knowledge.

· Good communication and teamwork abilities.

· Basic knowledge of market research and business strategies.

Benefits

Porsche is committed to promote a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. Our strong family embodies the values of freedom, respect and tolerance.

To fulfil this mission, Porsche is devoted to celebrating our diverse voices and cultivating an environment that reflects the varied communities we touch. This is our commitment, and we invite you to share in this vision.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

Location:

Porsche Cars GB Ltd and Porsche Retail Head Office is located conveniently by junction 12 of the M4, adjacent to a retail park, gym, and well-known fast-food restaurants. It is within walking distance of Theale's main line train station and a bus stop which operate regular services to Reading Town Centre.

Due to the high volume of applications we generate for our vacancies, we are regrettably not able to send a personalised reply to every applicant.

Porsche Cars GB Ltd

About Porsche Cars GB Ltd

“In the beginning I looked around and could not find quite the car I dreamed of. So I decided to build it myself.”

Inspired by these words from our founder Ferry Porsche, everyone at Porsche Cars GB is driven by dreams. First realised in 1948 when Ferry created the first Porsche sports car, the 356 ‘No 1’ Roadster, this visionary ethos continues to guide us over seven decades later. Encouraging us all to chase ambition. To fulfil our true potential. To push the limits of what’s possible. To add vibrancy to the everyday. To dream in full colour.

Porsche Cars GB, based in Reading, Berkshire, is wholly owned by Porsche AG in Stuttgart, and is the fourth largest market globally for the luxury sports car manufacturer. With 46 Porsche Centres across the UK and Ireland, including our Porsche Service Centres, our trusted business partners in the retail network welcome owners, fans and enthusiasts.

 

Additionally, the unique tracks at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone, offers owners and fans a fascinating environment to explore the performance and technology of our cars.

Now, as we celebrate 75 years of Porsche sports cars, we believe there’s never been a more exciting, creative, and meaningful time to join us. This celebratory milestone unlocks a kaleidoscope of opportunity for new and existing colleagues alike. As well as our valued customers. Where a shared belief in facing every challenge with a can-do, entrepreneurial spirit, technicolour vision, inclusive positivity and steadfast teamwork will allow our collective dreams to colour the next 75 years.

Join the journey here for regular Porsche product news, company updates and Porsche Cars GB career opportunities.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Reading, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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