intern

• General assistance to the Operational Business Owner responsible for vehicle product data, as key central source for websites and car configurator and other consumer facing applications in Europe
• Support preparation and ongoing maintenance of pan-European product information
• Setting up the base data of vehicle line-up, equipment/features, and technical specifications
• Alignment with internal stakeholders, national sales companies, and headquarters in Japan
• Assist testing newly implemented functionalities in the vehicle product database
• Assistance to the Product Operation team
• Preparation, analysis and evaluation of market and product data as well as competitor information for all European markets and car segments
• Deduction of strategic approaches for the product and price positioning
• Support the launch activities for new models
• Preparation of presentations in English
• Currently enrolled in Business Administration or comparable
• Affinity for the automotive industry and/or first experience in this field is desirable
• Basic understanding of vehicle related features and technical specifications
• Great eye for details, precise handling in large amount of data and information
• Fully conversant with MS Office (Excel: profound experience in formula usage vlookup, pivot table; PowerPoint: create presentations)
• Affinity for working with online applications
• Excellent English skills (written and spoken); basic understanding in German preferred
• Enjoy working as a team player in an international team and environment
• Motivation, flexibility, self-starter and ability to work independently
• Good communication and analytical skills combined with process orientation
• Ability to work flexibly at the office and online from home
• Driver’s license valid for Germany is a precondition

Start: asap for 6 months

Mazda – since our foundation in Hiroshima, Japan, in 1920, our focus has been creating an exceptional customer experience. Today we make cars that combine distinctive design and innovative technology with pure driving pleasure – to the delight of customers across the globe. We are powered by passion, and are passionate about people. We stand for unconventional thinking and the determination to overcome challenges together as a team.

As Mazda’s European headquarters, we develop strategies, concepts and processes that deliver long-term success. Over 200 employees based in Leverkusen, Germany, engage in continuous dialogue with our National Sales Companies and Independent Distributors throughout Europe, and with our parent company in Japan.