The Company:
Porsche Cars GB (PCGB) has a strong heritage. Since our inception, we have been committed to delivering the highest level of customer service and recognise that our staff are our strongest asset. An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are looking for a talented individual to join our Marketing team. Our Intern Training Program offers outstanding individuals a chance to gain invaluable experience and allows the perfect start to their career.
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. Please ensure that you have read and understood the requirements of the role before applying.
Job Purpose:
To support the Retail and Customer Marketing team in the planning and implementation of regular communications impulses. Support the Porsche Centre network across in-centre and digital channels. Assist with the delivery of the Retail Marketing programme across the network.
Core Specific Responsibilities:
Retail Communications
- Support the creation of monthly Centre-facing tactical toolkits. A document that is utilised for important PCGB department updates
- Assist in the development and monitoring of the Centre marketing planning process, ensuring that centre plans are aligned with PCGB objectives on an annual basis
- Assist with the planning and delivery of new car launch events and opening events where appropriate
- Support the regular content maintenance on the Centre websites, ensuring that the content is current and that the online ‘shop window' is accurate - as directed by Retail Marketing Executive
- Supporting content maintenance of digital screens within Centres
- Be a brand guardian for all content reviewed
- Awareness of relevant cross-business activity and activation where required
- Work with our marketing agencies to support the team on projects and marketing collateral
Customer Communications:
- Support the ongoing development of materials required to support the Porsche Customer Journey(s) as defined by the Regional Marketing Managers, along with the Customer Strategy and Market Insight team
- Support the Retail Communications team with the development of a customer journey programme (in cooperation with key PCGB stakeholders)
- Support translations and proof reading processes, with copy checking of Sales and Marketing communications
- Liaise with suppliers on customer communications and mailing processes, ensuring deadlines are met, data validated and copy checked
- General:
- Responsibility for monthly reporting across areas of responsibility working with different reporting systems
- Ad-hoc network audits, as requested
- Day-to-day budget administration , timely processing of Finance documents
- Sign-off of all network communications by manager prior to distribution
- Creating and collaboration of Porsche related content for business updates (e.g. Presentations)
Core Accountabilities:
- To understand and assist in the delivery of Marketing Communications plan, Centre Marketing plan and objectives
- Support the Retail Marketing team, and Porsche Centre network, in the delivery of agreed programmes and initiatives
- Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times
- Adhere to compliance sign-off processes
- Review and understand the core Porsche Brand Guidelines
The above list of Core Specific Responsibilities is not exhaustive. The intern is expected to carry out other duties as reasonably assigned from time to time in line with their ability. The Company reserves the right to vary the role content, within reason, with consultation and agreement, in accordance with business requirements.
Requirements
- Related Studies/Qualifications:
- Current study or qualification in Marketing or Business related degree
- Required IT-skills:
- Excellent level of PC literacy, including MS Office programmes (PowerPoint, Word and Excel are essential),
- Adaptability working with new software and programmes,
- Proficient with image editing software - Photoshop or systems allike
- Preferred language knowledge:
- Fluent in spoken and written English,
- Knowledge or spoken and written German would be an advantage
- Other key skills and requirements:
- Keen interest in digital marketing and social media,
- Keen interest or knowledge of the car industry,
- A pro-active worker, self-started and good team player,
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills,
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work without constant supervision
Benefits
Porsche is committed to promote a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. Our strong family, compromising over 80 nationalities, embodies the values of freedom, respect and tolerance. To fulfil this mission, Porsche is devoted to celebrating our diverse voices and cultivating an environment that reflects the varied communities we touch. This is our commitment, and we invite you to share in this vision.
In return, you'll enjoy a highly competitive salary and perks like free tea and coffee, access to an on-site restaurant, and the chance to join a meaningful charity project with fellow interns. You'll also benefit from hundreds of online discounts, 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an exciting opportunity to visit the Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone.
Location:
Porsche Cars GB Ltd and Porsche Retail 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.
If you can demonstrate the skills and experience, we are looking for and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a premium brand, we would love you to join our team. Please apply at the link below, attaching a copy of your CV.
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.
