Intern Product Strategy and Product Concepts (compulsory or combined internship)

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Number: MER0003UX1 We are Strategy! As a product strategy and control department in the Mercedes-Benz Vans business unit, we set the course for product planning, the future vehicle portfolio and the control of existing series. We work hand in hand with our partners on a sustainable strategy of our business unit and ensure the competitiveness of our van products. In the Team Product Strategy MB Vans we are responsible for the following topics: Portfolio investment

xEV Powertrain Strategy incl. battery portfolio

Product concepts and strategic vehicle projects

Competitor Intelligence

Complexity management

Autonomous Driving Strategy

The team portfolio strategy, xEV Powertrain Strategy & Competitor Intelligence MB Vans coordinates strategic vehicle projects in the pilot phase to decision-making and conducts Feasibility studies for product concepts and strategic vehicle projects. In addition, we review and evaluate the vehicle product portfolio for MB Vans in cross-functional terms with the specialist functions. We are also constantly examining our existing series with regard to market potential, competitiveness and complexity. The development and implementation of a groundbreaking xEV powertrain strategy that takes account of economic, regulatory and production aspects is also part of our repertoire. We also work on the strategy of autonomous driving for Mercedes-Benz Vans. As part of the Competitor Intelligence, we keep a cross-functional view of the activities of our competitors and derive relevant action needs from them. The following tasks await you: Support in developing a comprehensive portfolio strategy compensation

Participation in the design of new vehicle derivatives of Mercedes-Benz Vans in the strategic phase

Working with the XEV powertrain strategy (batteries and eATS)

Observing market developments in the field of autonomous driving and presenting recommendations for action

Support in the coordination and preparation of cross-functional decision-making templates for decision-making within the Mercedes-Benz Vans Top Management and Mercedes-Benz AG

Independent analysis of future automotive trends, competitive comparisons and sales markets

Assistance in controlling and continuously improving a central complexity management

Supporting the organisation and implementation of cross-functional project teams, workshops and events

Support in preparing and implementing special strategic projects for MB Vans management

The activity can start from 01. Start March 2026.

Course in Economics, Industrial Engineering or a comparable degree course

German and English knowledge in word and writing

Secure handling of Microsoft Office (in particular PowerPoint & Excel)

High analytical and conceptual skills

Rapid opinion

Team spirit

enthusiasm for automobiles and electric mobility

Experience in creating presentations including visualization of complex relationships

driving licence class B desirable

Please note that your internship at this site must have a prescribed mandatory share. Additional information: We are looking forward to your online application with CV, lettering, certificates, current enrollment certificate with a specification of the semester, if necessary. Compulsory internship certificate and proof of the regular study period. Please do not forget to mark your documents as ''relevant for this application' in the online form and note the maximum file size of 5 MB. Further information on the setting criteria can be found here. Disabled and equalized applicants are welcome! The severely disabled representative (SBV-Zentrale@mercedes-benz.com) is happy to support you in the application process. HR Services will be happy to help you with questions about the application process. You can reach us by email via myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone at 0711/17-99000 (Mo-Fr 10-12am & 13-15am).

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