Porsche Classic Intern, Parts & Business

Position Overview

Strong supporting role for the Classic Parts, Classic Partner, and Classic brand businesses. Tasks include overseeing the day-to-day execution of the Vehicle Documentation program, facilitating Classic Partner reporting, and managing KPIs for the parts business. This position also aids in the development of new and current Classic Partners, including management of the Partner Part Display program. Finally, this role fulfills the liaison activities with counterparts at the global headquarters in Germany.

Candidates will only be considered for this role if they submit a cover letter as part of their application. The hourly range for this role is $18-$20. 

Roles & Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate print, ship, and vendors responsible for the information and production of all Vehicle Documentation products
Research vehicle information requests by acquiring and processing information through internal and external sources
Develop product displays and promotions for internal events and Classic Partners
Generate and analyze interim reporting for parts sales, training, and other business management ad-hoc requests
Conduct and distribute necessary reporting for all Partner program aspects
Support Department’s Monthly KPI submission
Support Porsche Classic Parts Analyst in analysis of inventory data to achieve optimal inventory and sales opportunities.
Research and develop strategic merchandising plans and objectives for Porsche Classic.
Conduct Field and Dealer Training as required
Coordinate development and publication of catalogs, brochures, and other collateral material with AfterSales, PCNA Marketing and Porsche AG as necessary to ensure consistency of messaging.
Support the development and management of the Porsche Classic’s presence in the Porsche One Shop
Engage, secure feedback and respond to Porsche Center enquiries related to the Porsche Classic Partner Centers and Porsche owners.
Interact with Porsche Classic Global to maximize utilization of global sharing of curriculum and best practices
Act as liaison with Porsche Classic Global Sales & Marketing (VIT & VIC)
Ensure proper retention of electronic documents, business confidential information, and actively demonstrates an understanding of the need to safeguard competitive information in both electronic and non-electronic format
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and assess how to manage the communication flow accordingly.
Qualifications
Education
Active enrollment in or graduated with a Bachelors’ degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering or Technical Automotive School degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience
Experience
Strong Porsche Model knowledge
Porsche Parts Experience preferred
Multi-tasking capability
Ability to complement and contribute to a multi-functional team of subject matter experts and collaboratively gather resources to identify best practices
Advanced experience with standard MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, Access, etc.).
Strong strategic and analytical skills desired. Strong financial acumen helpful
Excellent Automotive Parts and processes knowledge
Dealership parts business knowledge preferred, especially Porsche Centers
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
German language skills preferred
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
Highly organized, target oriented mindset, works well without close supervisor
Ability to set and meet challenging deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Porsche electronic parts catalog use preferred
Ability to work and make decisions independently
Ability to travel domestically for up to 1 week at a time. 
Competencies
Part sales
Sales management and reporting
Presentations
Percentage Of Required Travel
Up to 15%
Schedule/Shift
Monday-Friday in office
Some Weekends
Physical Requirements
This job operates in an automotive shop and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This position may have daily work in the automotive shop. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, move, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to effectively work and complete tasks in an open office/noisy environment
At a GlanceAt a Glance

Porsche is an equal opportunity employer and we take pride in our diversity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Porsche will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Porsche does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, family and medical leave status, military status, criminal conviction history, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you are an applicant from the state of California, please review the California Applicant Privacy Notice here.