Business Development PRG Placement

Business Development PRG Placement

Department: Business Development

Job:

As the PRG Business Development Intern, your role is to support Porsche Retail Group's Business Development function in the performance of its day-to-day duties.

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 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Generalist Administration Support:
  • Provide administrative support to the Head of Business Development, including, correspondence, and meeting coordination.
  • Supporting the Group Systems and Process Executive 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.
  • Actively participating in the Intern Project.

Requirements:

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.
• Confidence to work with Business Directors and Senior Management teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data management and analytical skills.
• 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.

Benefits:

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:

Porsche Retail Group 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.

How to apply

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