Mercedes-Benz in the UK · 3 hours ago
Vans, Sales Performance Management Summer (STAR) Intern
Mercedes-Benz USA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. The Sales Performance Management Summer Intern will assess opportunities for process and technology enhancements and deliver strategic recommendations to senior leadership, including proposed pilot programs for future implementation.
AutomotiveManufacturingSales Automation
Responsibilities
Wholesale & Logistics (Supply Chain): The department manages the "hard skills" of inventory flow, overseeing the sale of vehicles from the manufacturer to the dealer (Wholesale). This involves managing allocations and ensuring the vehicle supply chain aligns with regional market demand
Retail Integrity (RDR): The department enforces ethical reporting standards by monitoring Retail Delivery Reporting (RDR). VSOMs are responsible for a weekly submission of the month’s forecast
Strategic Alignment: By balancing the entrepreneurial needs of local dealers with corporate directives, the department ensures that Mercedes-Benz Vans remains not just a manufacturer, but a provider of a premium commercial customer experience
Qualification
Required
Must be a rising junior or rising senior enrolled in a Bachelor's program
Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) is mandatory
Understanding of supply chain dynamics and the wholesale/retail relationship
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with field staff (VSOMs) and potentially dealer personnel
Ability to think strategically about why a business process is failing
A curious mindset that asks 'why' repeatedly
Ability to work independently on research phases while knowing when to check in for guidance
Preferred
Preferred concentration of study: Business Administration
Preferred concentration of study: Business Management
Preferred concentration of study: Project Management
Preferred concentration of study: Economics
Preferred concentration of study: Statistics
Preferred concentration of study: Data Analytics
Experience with Tableau, PowerBI, or SQL is a strong plus
The ability to spot patterns in large datasets is critical
Company
Mercedes-Benz in the UK
Mercedes-Benz, a Mercedes-Benz Group AG company, is one of the most well known and established premium brands in the world.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2026-01-07
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