Business Development Intern at Porsche Retail Group (PRG)

Porsche; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fixed hours 9:00–17:30

27 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Mental health champions

Experience Centre visit

Job summary

Porsche Retail Group offers a 12-month Placement Year in Reading within the Business Development team to support growth, enhance customer engagement, and drive profitability across the customer journey.

The role starts August 2027 and is for an undergraduate student. You will provide general admin support, assist with data reporting from PRG systems (Insights, eMax, CitNOW), support training logistics, and help with market research and documentation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Ability to work quickly with a high level of attention to detail.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Data management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Head of Business Development, including correspondence and meeting coordination.
• Support generating and compiling reports from PRG systems such as Insights, eMax, and CitNOW.
• Assist in process mapping initiatives and documentation.
• Maintain the supplier contracts database with accurate documentation and reporting.
• Assist with project research and market/product analysis.
• Coordinate training logistics, attendances, materials, and track participation.
• Develop training materials and presentations; collect feedback for improvements.
• Support the Risk Management and Compliance teams with report gathering and monitoring.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Attention to detail

English fluency

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Management

Tools

Insights

eMax

CitNOW

Job description

Job:

Working within the Business Development team to identify and implement opportunities for business growth, enhance customer engagement throughout the customer journey, and deliver strategic projects that contribute to increased performance and profitability. Supporting initiatives that strengthen Porsche Retail Group's market presence, improve customer satisfaction, and drive business success.

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 for the duration of 12 months. Please ensure that you can meet this criterion and have read and understood the requirements of the role before applying.

Responsibilities

• Generalist Administration Support:
• Provide administrative support to the Head of Business Development, including, correspondence, and meeting coordination.
• Supporting the Group Systems and Process Manager generating and compiling reports, extracting data from PRG systems such as Insights, eMax, and CitNOW.
• Support the Business Development Coordinator in process mapping initiatives and documentation.
• Support the Business Development Team with the maintenance of the supplier contracts database ensuring accurate and timely completion of relevant documentation and any associated reporting.
• Assist the Business Development Team with project research and market and product analysis.
• Training Administration Support:
• Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling attendance, managing materials, and tracking participation.
• Assist in the development and preparation of training materials and presentations.
• Collect, analyse, and summarize feedback from training sessions to identify areas for improvement.
• Other Responsibilities:
• Assist the Risk Management Specialist and Compliance Team with the gathering of reports for monitoring and testing activities.
• Provide generalist support to the department during absences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Studying Business Administration/Management or related undergraduate degree.
• Good IT literacy and the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Ability to work quickly, diligently and efficiently with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Data management and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Confidence to work with Business Directors and Senior Management teams.
• Experience in report generation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with other business management systems beyond Microsoft Office.
• Full Driving License.
• Willingness to travel, on occasions, to locations across Southeast England to visit our 7 Porsche Retail Group Porsche Centre.

Porsche Retail Group is committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities.

PRG believe diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• Highly Competitive salary.
• Fixed hours each week - 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products.
• Life Assurance.
• DC Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing.
• Dedicated mental health champions.
• Opportunity to visit the Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone and drive the full Porsche vehicle range.

Location

PRG Head Office is located conveniently by junction 12 of the M4, adjacent to a retail park, gym, and well-known fast food and furniture brands. It is within walking distance of Theale main line train station, a 2-minute walk to a bus stop with regular buses to Reading Town Centre. Enjoy a heavily subsidised restaurant serving delicious breakfast and lunch options, along with a fantastic barista bar to fuel your day. Plus, we offer free on-site parking for all staff members.

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.