At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Sales team with reporting, analysis, and operational tasks.
- Company: Join Kia UK, a top automotive brand known for innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, hybrid work, free lunches, and wellness perks await you!
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant workplace culture with fun events and community involvement.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment with a focus on growth.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills, good Excel knowledge, and a team player attitude.
The predicted salary is between 30150 - 36850 £ per year.
Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments. With 190 Kia Dealers across the country, Kia is known for its advanced electrified products. The brand aims to offer no less than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK by 2027, moving towards becoming a leading global sustainable mobility solutions provider.
This 12-month fixed-term contract is designed for an individual seeking an internship and eager to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in Sales with an innovative and progressive Top 5 global automotive manufacturer. We welcome applications from recent graduates looking to build their commercial experience in a practical, business-facing role.
The role offers the opportunity to provide analytical, operational and administrative support to the Sales function, while developing experience in sales planning, reporting and cross-functional coordination. Working alongside experienced colleagues, the successful candidate will support accurate reporting, informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the wider Sales team.
Responsibilities
- Dealer Performance Reporting: Help maintain dealer visit reporting and track performance across the network. Spot trends, highlight opportunities, and support actions that improve sales and stock utilisation.
- Area Sales Manager Support (Supply Forecast Tracking): Support Area Sales Managers by tracking vehicle supply, forecasts, and delivery performance. Identify risks, delays, and gaps in forecast accuracy.
- Sales Planning Reporting: Support the Field Team with sales forecasts, plans, and performance reporting. Help maintain planning tools and provide insight on risks, opportunities, and progress against targets.
- Data Analysis Insight: Analyse sales and dealer data to uncover insights and improvement opportunities. Create reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Sales Operations Support: Prepare materials for sales meetings, business reviews, and presentations.
- Process System Management: Help improve sales tools, systems, and processes while keeping data accurate and reliable.
- Collaboration Continuous Improvement: Work closely with field teams and dealers to support projects and continuous improvement.
About You
- Strong analytical and numerical capability.
- Good Excel skills.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good general IT skills including PowerPoint, Word, Co-Pilot.
- Strong team player.
We recognise that there may be a number of ways to meet our requirements. We encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t exactly match what we’ve outlined in the role description.
The Benefits
- Flexible 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 Chef - free lunch every day.
- Private Medical Care (Vitality).
- Annual Health Checks and free flu jabs offered onsite.
- Private Dental Care (Denplan, £0 excess).
- Pension with enhanced employer contribution.
- Life Assurance.
- 24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
- Wellness benefits including cycle to work scheme, free eye tests, employee assistance programme, Mental Health First Aiders and more.
- Financial hub providing free financial guidance and support.
- Work from anywhere for one week a year.
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave (up to 6 months full pay).
- Enhanced Paternity Leave (up to 4 weeks full pay).
- Free weekly yoga, football, and badminton clubs.
- Pool tables, dart board, and massage chairs onsite.
- Opportunity to get involved give back via our charity partners.
- Birthday Vouchers.
- Celebrations such as our Spring Ball, Christmas events, Social Club and much more!
Location/Travel
The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5-minute walk from the station. We also have plenty of on-site parking for drivers, including EV charging ports. There is step-free access throughout the building, but please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support.
Interview Process
- CV review
- Video Interview
- Assessment Centre at our Head Office in Walton-On-Thames
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support to facilitate your interview, please let us know.
At Kia, we are committed to employing the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees.
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