INTERN - Regional Business (Central) - Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc.'s Internship Program provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain real-world experience related to their major. Interns have the chance to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with professionals, and develop skills that will be beneficial in their future careers. It's an excellent way to jump-start their career and enhance their skillset, making them more marketable in their field of study. The Regional Business (Central Region) internship is for students pursing a Bachelor's Degree with major in Business Management, Marketing, or Communications.

Course of Study

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Business Management, Marketing, or Communications or MBA with a concentration in Business Management, Marketing, or Communications. Other Business Programs may be considered.

Term

• 1 year in length (37.5 hours per week during the summer; ~20-25 hours per week during school year)
• Internship to begin in May and end the following May
• Location - Subaru Central Region Office in Coppell, TX 75019
• $20 an hour (undergrad)

Qualifications

• Juniors, Seniors planning to pursue a Master's Degree, or students currently enrolled in a Master's Program
• Must be an active student for the entire length of internship
• Curriculum and/or work experience portray a dedication to the pursuit of a Business-oriented or sales career
• Some local weekend work may be required; no travel outside the Philadelphia-metro area or overnights required

Skills

• Strong written communications, presentation, and customer-service skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to seamlessly navigate online search engines, social platforms and understanding of digital advertising

Responsibilities

This position will provide experience and exposure to the Regional and Zone Sales Offices within the Subaru Central Region. This regional sales territory is the central-third of the United States. There will be an assigned rotation in all departments, with varied department job duties and projects. You will have exposure to daily departmental operations by supporting projects, participating in planning and executing meetings and events, and occasionally managing projects for various other Groups.

For example, daily responsibilities may include:

• Work within different business systems for Special ad-hoc assignments requiring creativity and heavy analytical skills, with an advanced Excel expertise.
• Assist in preparing vehicle sales analysis, estimates and measurement of weekend customer traffic
• Assist in Retailer incentive administration, emails or newsletters
• Assist in the planning and attend local meetings/events in support of regional sponsorships tracking the return on investment
• Update calendars to be shared throughout the region with national, regional, and zone level events
• Work with marketing partners on special campaigns (i.e., vehicle launch, VIP and STL promotions, etc.)
• Participate in distribution and data collection for promotional campaigns.
• Assist in the coordination of projects, employee events and meetings
• Must be able to prioritize projects, update reports on vehicle orders, manufacturing competitive trends, and accessory sales
• Develop e-mail campaigns for regional sponsored events
• Work with Retailers to update their website platforms with information about events and promotions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Coordinate special projects to support department initiatives