Business and Product Management/Marketing Intern (12 Months)

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Start date: Jul/Aug 2020
Location: Stevenage or Portsmouth

To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.

Our internships give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.

An exciting opportunity is available to join Airbus Defence & Space for a 12 Month Internship based in the UK Government Product Marketing department. The department's aim is to 'manage the lifecycle of innovative secure communication services and products delivered to Governments worldwide'. The scope of the department's activities encompasses product and portfolio management. Its products are end to end communication services, primarily those enabled by satellite communications.

The department provides the 'glue' to make the business more integrated, cohesive and aligned. It drives sales growth through an entrepreneurial approach, encouraging a mutli-disciplined approach from across the wider business to deliver the new services required by its broad customer base. This helps meet our mission: 'Pioneering the future from concept to customer'.

You will be able to build your professional network through international travel, and relationships with the MOD and government agencies. This role offers a variety of opportunities such as organising live product demonstrations, sales training and marketing across Europe, United States and Asia.

Task & accountabilities :

During this internship, the activities you may undertake will include;

Identifying market opportunities and enhancements to the product portfolio by -

·  Understanding customer requirements
·  Defining product roadmaps
·  Creating and supporting a Go to Market plan and product launch plan
·  Developing business cases
·  Influencing stakeholders
·  Design of interactive catalogues, marketing collateral, and imaginative product names
·  Developing pricing policies and benchmarking our current and future products against the competitive market place.
·  Increase the quality of customer knowledge by generating business collateral for customer shows and demonstrations. These increasingly take the format of digital mediums.
·  Promotion of the department through creative designing of the hub area, newsletter, videos and other social media tools.
·  Arranging internal and external events, including product demonstrations, team building events and sales training.

During the 12 Month Internship, opportunities include -

·  Organise Live Demonstrations and marketing across Europe, United States and Asia.
·  Certified Product Management Training.
·  Being part of a team based Europe wide.
·  Close links to MOD and governmental agencies.
·  Travel and gaining international exposure.

Required skills :

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It ... Count!

Please note our Internships are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

·  Currently studying towards a degree in Marketing, Business or Engineering or similar.
·  Entrepreneurial, inquisitive and commercial skills to be able to identify profitable new service offers for our specific markets.
·  Use of digital media, social media and marketing tools would be an advantage.
·  Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
·  An appreciation of Product Management, business drivers and/or engineering design.
·  Excellent communication and team working skills.
·  Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

Contact :

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities additional time for written exercises auxiliary aids room layout dietary requirements etc. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email interns@airbus.com. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.