About UsKia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industrylargest range of models across multiple vehicle segments and was the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2023. With more than 190 Kia dealerships across the country, Kia is now widely known for its advanced electrified products offering the technology of tomorrow, today. Spearheading this charge are award-winning products including the fully electric EV6 Kiafirst dedicated electric vehicle and the pioneering EV9.Kia UK has consistently grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and ever-evolving customer service. By 2027, the brand aims to offer no less than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK, a positive step towards becoming a leading global sustainable mobility solutions provider.People are central to Kia UK and every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. This was recognised with Kia UK named as one of the UKBest WorkplacesGreat Place To Workand also ranked in the 2024 Best Workplacesfor Women and Wellbeing. Kia employees reported positively on areas such as working atmosphere, trust in management, corporate strategy, pride in working for the company, benefits, facilities and much moreThe RoleThe Business Analyst Placement Student will support the Product Team with analysis and insightful reporting on Kiacurrent and future model portfolio, focusing on activities linked to the new model launch process. This includes competitor analysis, measurement of Kiaindividual model performance and ad hoc projects to help the Product Team bring new cars to market. Working closely with the wider Marketing team, the Business Analyst Placement Student will support the generation and maintain the accuracy of Kia product data and product-related assets. This work will then be shared within Kia UK, the dealer network and utilised in Marketing materials to the public, in line with Kiaoverall strategy.Responsibilities include:Review and appraise the latest trends in the automotive industryRegular reporting and insightful analysis: e.g. sales volumes and mixes, profitabilityManage process of regular reporting to European head officeResearch into and completion of market surveysIn-depth checking of Communications materials \/ assets prior to publicationAssist the Product Specialists in developing product and pricing proposalsCollaborate with key stakeholders to provide innovative solutions to optimise internal and external processesIdentify process gaps and process implementation planningMay progress to own responsibility of a productThe TeamThe Marketing team is run with a high-performance culture, operating with genuine collaboration, clear communication, setting high standards and leading by example. We invest heavily in our employees, and you will be fully supported throughout your internship with us. You will gain a huge amount of experience, knowledge, and technical skill to set you up for a successful career, and we pride ourselves on retaining great talent fact, we have hired several previous interns after they have completed the final year of their degree.About YouThe ideal candidate will be:Studying a relevant degree (e.g. a Business or Marketing related subject)Able to work effectively within a team and independently.Passionate and hard-working, open to developing knowledge and skills.Proactive, taking the initiative to develop fresh approaches and new solutions.The ideal candidate will have:A high level of attention to detail.A positive, can-do attitude.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Good organisation skills.Full driving licence (requirement for Product Marketing role)We recognise that there may be a number of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications donexactly match what weoutlined in the role description. If you think you could be a good fit for this role, welove to hear from youThe Benefitssalary24 days annual leave Bank HolidaysHybrid working (2 days a week remote working)Employee car schemeOnsite chef (free lunch every day)Private medical care and annual health checkPrivate dental careIncome protection, critical illness protection and life assurancePension with significant employer contributionSocial events (Spring Ball, Christmas events, social activities) and weekly sports clubsOpportunity to get involved with our charity partnersThe LocationThe Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5 minute walk from the train station, with regular trains from London Waterloo. We also have plenty of on-site parking for drivers, including EV charging ports.There is step-free access throughout the building, but please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support and we will cater to your needs as best we can.Interview ProcessCV reviewVideo InterviewAssessment Centre at our Head Office in Walton-On-ThamesWe are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We understand that every candidate is unique, and we welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all individuals can fully participate in our interview process. If you require any adjustments or support to facilitate your interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to (lwardkia.co.uk). We are happy to discuss your needs and make arrangements that support your participation to best showcase your skills and qualifications.At Kia, we are committed to employing the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and thereby not discriminating against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.