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Honda Motor Europe

Power Products Marketing Undergraduate Review

at Honda Motor Europe

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Management

Bracknell

Review Submitted: June 2023

Overall Rating

3.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Support and Guidance
3.5/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
2/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- Provide support in marketing campaign planning and execution.
- Day-to-day management of the Honda Marine Europe Facebook page.
- Assist the Digital Marketing Manager with managing content on all European
websites.
- Competitor audits – undertake research and present findings.
- Assist in the creation of articles for the blog. Liaise with the agency and branches on
localisation.
- Produce and deliver a comprehensive quarterly website performance report for
management review.
- Fully understand the brand, business and markets, and keep abreast of market
changes and influences.
- Continually build brand, sector knowledge and expertise, through self-learning and
more formal product training where required
Agency Relations
- Maintain strong relationships with the agencies through effective communication.
- Support with delivering clear and specified briefs.
Finance
- Understand the budget for the financial year and support the Section Manager on
day-to-day requirements, including raising Purchase Order forms (POs) for approved
estimates.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was surprised at the amount of responsibility given in this role; I would say its definitely the same amount as a marketing executive. Working in a small team means you have a lot more responsibility on your shoulders but it has definitely been manageable. I'd recommend this role for anyone interested in getting a broad marketing experience.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, I've learnt how to manage websites on CMS: AEM, agency relations and liaising with agency producers, market research, writing press releases, stakeholder management, social media management, product knowledge, budget management, campaign management, time management, creative reviews, strategic management, and data analysis.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
There was no formal training, I did a lot of learning on the job which meant it did take some time to build up responsibility as there was a lot to learn.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The HME (Honda Motor Europe) office is a very corporate environment. Work is expected to be done by the deadlines provided. The general atmosphere is very work-focused, however, the associates are kind and supportive when needed.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
2/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
3/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
There have been great perks of working at Honda Power Products - I've received a boat license, been travelling to many different countries for meetings and photo shoots, and had lovely agency visits. These have been incredible experiences! The day-to-day is more corporate.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Honda Motor Europe
2/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Honda Motor Europe to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Honda Motor Europe
Always write a cover letter with your application, learn about the company culture and values, and be down-to-earth in your interviews.
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