Placement Year: Business Analyst (Product Marketing) (2026-27) Join to apply for the Placement Year: Business Analyst (Product Marketing) (2026-27) role at Kia UK Limited. About Us Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest ranges of models across multiple vehicle segments and was the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2023. With more than 190 Kia dealerships across the country, Kia is known for its advanced electrified products, including the EV6 and EV9. 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, you will support the generation and maintenance of Kia product data and product-related assets. This work will be shared within Kia UK, the dealer network and used in Marketing materials to the public, in line with Kia’s overall strategy. Responsibilities Include

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 genuine collaboration, clear communication, setting high standards and leading by example. We invest in our employees, and you will be fully supported throughout your internship. You will gain experience, knowledge, and technical skill to set you up for a successful career, and we pride ourselves on retaining talent – some interns have joined 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

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 onsite Private Dental Care (Denplan, £0 excess) Pension with enhanced employer contribution Life Assurance Critical Illness Protection 24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Wellness benefits including free eye tests, employee assistance programme, Mental Health First Aiders and more Financial guidance and support Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave (up to 6 months full pay) Enhanced Paternity Leave Free weekly yoga, football, and badminton Pool tables, dart board, and massage chairs onsite Opportunity to get involved with charity partners Birthday Vouchers Social events including Spring Ball and Christmas events

Location/Travel: The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, with on-site parking and EV charging. Step-free access is available; please request accessibility support if needed. Interview Process Step 1: CV review Step 2: Teams interview Step 3: Face-to-face interview We welcome reasonable adjustments to ensure accessible recruitment. For adjustments or support, contact ggregory@kia.co.uk. We are committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Automotive

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