In a nutshell:
MID supports Toyota Europe with market research and insights to understand customer needs and guide strategy. As an intern, you assist brand and product research teams by managing surveys, analyzing data, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering clear, visually engaging reports with actionable recommendations.
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.
Your team and your responsibilities:
Team/division description
Market Intelligence Department (MID) is responsible for market research and provides market data/analysis to support different divisions across Toyota Motor Europe. MID’s mission is to support in researching & understanding customers’ expectations & needs for their mobility. MID adds value in decision making processes & guides the strategy through the creation of insightful information.
Your project
As an Intern in MID you will work with both Brand research and Product research team, dealing with diverse strategic topics such as brand equity and image, market segmentation, trends analysis etc.
You will be actively involved in the coordination and the reporting of surveys and assist in the set-up of ad-hoc projects with an international scope.
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You work with various survey data sources and produce the tables needed to answer the internal clients’ requests
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You prepare all the materials/logistics needed in order to get the surveys conducted
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You manage the day-to-day follow-up with the suppliers and internal TME clients
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You prepare reports with analysis and recommendations in-line with the objectives and in a visually attractive way.
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You contribute to the communication of the research results
Want to know more about how it is to work at Toyota? Check-out Working at Toyota Motor Europe Or Meet the people working at Toyota Motor Europe
Your Profile:
- You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
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You are a student in final year of Master’s degree (ideally data scientist or data oriented subject like economics, statistics…)
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You are analytical & accurate with ability to manage, process and analyse large amounts of data independently while consulting with internal stakeholder (with support from your manager)
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You have interest in customer research and market intelligence with a good affinity for automotive
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Good knowledge of data/reporting tools (Excel, PowerPoint) / Database knowledge (Snowflake, SQL, Data modelling) – SPSS / Python is an asset
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Any knowledge of quantitative/qualitative market research is an asset but not essential
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You have a highly developed ability to be critical with facts and figures
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You are quality driven, positive and open to tackle challenges
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You have the ability to plan your work according to deadlines, project management skills is an asset.
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You are a flexible team player with hands-on mentality
Place of employment
Belgium - Brussels (Evere): Toyota Motor Europe, Head Office
Starting date
Febr/December 2025
Duration
6 months
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
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Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 10 days from abroad);
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Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
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Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
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Team building activities and other personnel related events;
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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.
