Placement Year: Business Analyst (Product Marketing) (2026-27)
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The Role
The Business Analyst Placement Student will support the Product Team with analysis and insightful reporting on Kia’s current and future model portfolio, focusing on activities linked to the new model launch process. This includes competitor analysis, measurement of Kia’s individual model performance and ad hoc projects to help the Product Team bring new cars to market. Working closely with the wider Marketing team, the Business Analyst Placement Student will support the generation and maintain the accuracy of Kia product data and product-related assets. This work will then be shared within Kia UK, the dealer network and utilised in Marketing materials to the public, in line with Kia’s overall strategy.
Responsibilities
* Review and appraise the latest trends in the automotive industry
* Regular reporting and insightful analysis: e.g. sales volumes and mixes, profitability
* Manage process of regular reporting to European head office
* Research into and completion of market surveys
* In-depth checking of Communications materials / assets prior to publication
* Assist the Product Specialists in developing product and pricing proposals
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide innovative solutions to optimise internal and external processes
* Identify process gaps and process implementation planning
* May progress to own responsibility of a product
The Team
The Marketing team is run with a high-performance culture, operating with collaboration, clear communication, high standards and leadership. You will be fully supported throughout your internship and will gain experience, knowledge and technical skills to set you up for a successful career. Kia UK values former interns and has hired several after completing their degree.
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
* Studying a relevant degree (e.g. Business or Marketing related)
* Able to work effectively within a team and independently
* Passionate and hard-working, open to developing knowledge and skills
* Proactive, taking the initiative to develop fresh approaches and new solutions
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* A high level of attention to detail
* A positive, can-do attitude
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisation skills
* Full driving licence (requirement for Product Marketing role)
We recognise that there may be a number of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t exactly match what we’ve outlined in the role description. If you think you could be a good fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you!
The Benefits
* Adaptable working hours (core hours between 10:00am-3:00pm)
* Hybrid working (up to 2 days a week remote working pro rata)
* Employee Car Scheme (car lease + insurance all included from £85/month)
* Onsite employee benefits including lunch, private medical care, and wellness programs
* Pension with enhanced employer contribution
* Life Assurance and Critical Illness Protection
* Annual leave and wellbeing benefits
* Engagement with charity partners and team events
Location / Travel
The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames with on-site parking and EV charging ports. The building has step-free access, and accessibility support can be provided on request.
Interview Process
Step 1: CV review
Step 2: Teams interview
Step 3: Face-to-face interview
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments as needed to support participation in the interview process.
Equal Opportunity
At Kia, we are committed to employing the best-qualified people and providing equal opportunity for advancement and training, without discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.
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