Job:

To support the Retail and Customer Marketing team in the planning and implementation of regular communications impulses. Support the Porsche Centre network across in-centre and digital channels.  Assist with the delivery of the Retail Marketing programme across the network.

This is a Placement Year position for a candidate currently studying an Undergraduate degree at university, seeking a placement for their third year. The role will commence in August 2026. Please ensure that you have read and understood the requirements of the role before applying.

Responsibilities:

• Retail Communications
• Support the creation of monthly Centre-facing tactical toolkits. A document that is utilised for important PCGB department updates.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the Centre marketing planning process, ensuring that centre plans are aligned with PCGB objectives on an annual basis.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of new car launch events and opening events where appropriate.
• Support the regular content maintenance on the Centre websites, ensuring that the content is current and that the online ‘shop window’ is accurate – as directed by Retail Marketing Executive.
• Supporting content maintenance of digital screens within Centres.
• Be a brand guardian for all content reviewed.
• Awareness of relevant cross-business activity and activation where required.
• Work with our marketing agencies to support the team on projects and marketing collateral.
• Customer Communications:
• Support the ongoing development of materials required to support the Porsche Customer Journey(s) as defined by the Regional Marketing Managers, along with the Customer Strategy and Market Insight team.
• Support the Retail Communications team with the development of a customer journey programme (in cooperation with key PCGB stakeholders).
• Support translations and proof reading processes, with copy checking of Sales and Marketing communications.
• Liaise with suppliers on customer communications and mailing processes, ensuring deadlines are met, data validated and copy checked.

• General:
• Responsibility for monthly reporting across areas of responsibility working with different reporting systems.
• Ad-hoc network audits, as requested.
• Day-to-day budget administration , timely processing of Finance documents.
• Sign-off of all network communications by manager prior to distribution.
• Creating and collaboration of Porsche related content for business updates (e.g. Presentations).

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Current study or qualification in Marketing or Business related degree.
• Excellent level of PC literacy, including MS Office programmes (PowerPoint, Word and Excel are essential).
• Adaptability working with new software and programmes.
• Proficient with image editing software – Photoshop or systems allike.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Keen interest in digital marketing and social media.
• Keen interest or knowledge of the car industry.
• A pro-active worker, self-started and good team player.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work without constant supervision.
• Knowledge or spoken and written German would be an advantage.

Benefits

Porsche is committed to promote a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. Our strong family embodies the values of freedom, respect and tolerance.  

To fulfil this mission, Porsche is devoted to celebrating our diverse voices and cultivating an environment that reflects the varied communities we touch. This is our commitment, and we invite you to share in this vision. 

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• Highly Competitive salary.
• Fixed hours each week - 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products.
• Life Assurance.
• DC Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing.
• Dedicated mental health champions.
• Opportunity to visit the Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone and drive the full Porsche vehicle range.

Location:

Porsche Cars GB Ltd and Porsche Retail Head Office is located conveniently by junction 12 of the M4, adjacent to a retail park, gym, and well-known fast-food restaurants. It is within walking distance of Theale's main line train station and a bus stop which operate regular services to Reading Town Centre.

Due to the high volume of applications we generate for our vacancies, we are regrettably not able to send a personalised reply to every applicant.