Network Strategy Junior Associate Consultant (Intern)

Mercedes-Benz USA is responsible for the sales, marketing, and service of Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. The Network Strategy Junior Associate Consultant supports strategic initiatives shaping the U.S. retail network through research, data analysis, performance measurement, executive presentations, and cross-functional project coordination.

What you'll do:

• Support initiatives related to dealership brand representation, retail standards, and network readiness
• Support studies evaluating future retail formats and network development opportunities
• Track progress and support implementation of strategic network and brand initiatives, including AMG, Maybach, and G-Class programs
• Conduct network analyses, data collection, research, and vendor coordination to support strategic planning
• Research industry trends, emerging retail concepts, and best practices to identify opportunities for network growth and optimization
• Gather and synthesize stakeholder feedback to support business recommendations and implementation strategies
• Support cross-departmental dealer network strategy, transformation, and development initiatives focused on transformation, profitability, franchise value, and preparedness for emerging business opportunities and industry disruption
• Analyze dealership and dealer group performance using key business metrics and KPIs
• Conduct industry research, competitive benchmarking, and market analysis
• Develop reporting, scorecards, presentations, and management summaries to support performance tracking and decision-making
• Research dealer groups, ownership structures, acquisitions, and network activity
• Support Framework Agreement administration, performance tracking, and strategic reviews

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automotive * Management, Business Administration, Data Science/Analytics, Economics, Finance, Marketing Communications or a related discipline
• Available for the full 12-month assignment and able to work within the applicable hybrid and weekly-hour requirements established for the JAC program
• Authorized to work in the United States in accordance with company requirements
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze data, and communicate insights and recommendations
• Experience creating presentations, reports, or other business materials for academic or professional audiences
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and structured problem-solving capabilities
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Ability to remain agile to adapt and manage multiple priorities in a complex, dynamic environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concrete, and compelling recommendations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with VBA, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, or similar analytical tools is a plus
• Prior internship, academic project, leadership activity, or work experience in business, analytics, strategy, project management, automotive, or a related field preferred