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Portfolio Planning & Network Development Intern

AT General Motors
General Motors

Portfolio Planning & Network Development Intern

Melbourne, Australia

Description

About Us

Globally, General Motors is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan (USA) - operating in six continents. Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all.

Locally, we're a business with national reach and a proud, rich automotive history, and we've got the exciting opportunity to represent GM's ongoing presence in Australia & New Zealand. Whether it's the recently announced Cadillac, headlined by the all-electric LYRIQ, the GM Specialty Vehicles venture bringing iconic GM nameplates like Corvette and Silverado to ANZ, our Isuzu Trucks New Zealand portfolio, or the endless possibilities in the Aftersales space, there's plenty to look forward to.

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Our strength is truly our people - we come from all walks of life and celebrate that diversity every chance we get. Whether you're an intern or a senior leader, your voice counts. We're big on working flexibly, in fact it's become our new global approach to work, we call it "Working Appropriately". We recognise the value in working how and where you add the most value, so you can expect our partnership when you join the team.

GM Australia & New Zealand Portfolio Planning:

  • Support Business Planning (BP) process with portfolio data as required, incl. competitive product plans & support GM BP review process
  • Support development of future model volume estimates. Generate reports from the FCAI volume reporting system ("CUBE")
  • Develop & maintain vehicle content documents - S&O/PPC & Model line-up summaries
  • Develop & maintain pricing Feature Adjust/Comparably equipped summaries
  • Research and maintain competitive (benchmark) product information.
  • Support development of accessory portfolio, including working with Premoso to ensure accessories meet local requirements
  • Complete detailed reviews of vehicle specification document, eg PDS, brochures, merchandising material, Corporate Affairs material, sales training material, Dealer Bulletins etc
  • Manage & maintain key business records - meeting minute, presentations etc
  • Order of pre-production vehicles & manage the vehicle ownership
  • Support cost reduction & efficiency initiative for conversion business with Premoso
  • Raise and manage Change Request ("CR") document for vehicle content changes
  • Assist with the development of recovery action plans to address any threats to a particular program
  • Assist in the preparation of program status reports (1 pagers) for issue to the GMSV SLT as required
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationship with Marketing and Aftersales departments throughout product planning process

GM Australia & New Zealand Dealer Development:

  • Support Dealer Development Manager with special assignments across GM Specialty Vehicles and Aftersales networks.
  • Actively identify and suggest opportunities for improved efficiency in the network

About you

You're an enthusiastic individual with a desire to learn. You are currently completing a relevant undergraduate degree (Marketing / Commerce / Engineering /Business related degree) with minimum of two semesters remaining (post internship in 2026).

If you have a strong interest in cars and the motor industry, an interest in worldwide vehicle and social trends and/or an interest in customer product needs and customers motivations and perceptions, this role is for you!

You can demonstrate:

  • Ability to logically analyze situations and trends and present recommendations, both orally and written.
  • Self-motivated with strong action focus
  • Ability to work with highly confidential information
  • High level attention to detail and to deadlines
  • Capable with the MS Office Suite of hardware.
  • Capable of working well with other people, assertive when appropriate
  • Empathy with the customer - capable of giving a balanced view on behalf of the customer
  • Strong multi-tasking capability, and big picture awareness

This is a 12-month internship role commencing in January 2025.

The application process will be:

-Submit your cover letter and resume in a single file where possible (include your name in the file)

-Video Screen Interview

-Meet us - a face-to-face interview in person or via MS Teams.

Additional Description

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Client-provided location(s): Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202420420
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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