Product Strategy Intern - #49813

In a nutshell

As a Product Strategy Intern, you will support long‑term product planning for Toyota and Lexus in Europe by analysing data, shaping future vehicle portfolios, and contributing to strategic decisions.

Company Information

TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Team/division Description

Your team and your responsibilities

Product strategy planning team plays a pivotal role in defining the roadmap for Toyota in Europe. The team is responsible for defining mid- and long-term product strategy and developing concept planning of new products.

Concept planning represents the first phase in product planning where the new product idea is defined, agreed and approved. Concept planning team deeply investigate the future trends in the market, the competitors, and the target customer profile to propose a product concept which is then verified via the customer research.

Your project

• Research current/future automotive market and competitors’ trends
• Study and analyse automotive market data (sales figures, prices, product specifications, market trends across segment, technology, powertrain etc.) as well as competitor strategies and future customer trends
• Support customer research (i.e. focus group) and support development of a new car concept
• Study future model volume potential, price positioning
• Participate in the annual long term market forecast & volume planning process
  
  

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English, written and spoken (TME’s business language).
• You have an EEA or Swiss citizenship.
• You are enrolled in a Master’s program (such as Engineering, Economics or International Business) and are available for a fulltime internship for 6 months in Brussels, starting in September.
• You are an expert in PowerPoint and Excel.
• You are eager in data crunching, data interpretation and analysis.
• You have interest in automotive business (latest trends, companies, models, technologies, etc.)
• You work with a structured and analytical mindset, with strong attention to detail.
• You take ownership and you are a creative and curious person.
• You have excellent communication, visualisation and presentation skills.
  
  

Starting date

• September
  
  

Duration

• 6 months fulltime
  
  

Confidentiality

Due to business requirement, not all performed projects can be reflected in the internship report. This issue needs to be discussed with candidate/school in advance.

It is mandatory that applicants are students for the entire period of the internship.

We can only accept students with an EEA or Swiss citizenship (not requiring a work permit or visa to be eligible to perform an internship in Belgium)

We offer

We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

Your benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 10 days from abroad);
• Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
• Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
• Team building activities and other personnel related events;
• Programs to support your physical and social well-being.
  
  

A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.