Description
The opportunity We're currently looking for a motivated Working Student to join the Operations & Business Development team at Polestar Germany. The role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing environment at the forefront of sustainable mobility. The position contributes to the optimization of business processes, supports strategic initiatives, and helps drive operational excellence across the German market. This position is located at our Cologne office requiring a minimum of two days per week. We believe in a hybrid model when it comes to remote and onsite work, knowing that both in-person collaboration and individual time to focus are needed.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day operational activities and provide general administrative support to the Operations & Business Development team
- Analyze, optimize, and document internal processes and workflows to improve operational efficiency
- Support business development initiatives, including market research, competitor analysis, and identification of growth opportunities
- Prepare reports, presentations, dashboards, and data-driven insights for internal stakeholders and management
- Maintain and update internal databases, performance tracking tools, and reporting structures
- Coordinate and support cross-functional projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment across teams
Ideal Candidate We are looking for collaborative and communicative students, with a high level of drive, used to taking initiatives and work independently. You are process driven with thorough attention to detail. You possess a growth mindset with looking at things from a positive perspective and thinking outside the box to solve them. To succeed in this role, and at Polestar in general, there are a few characteristics you'll need to have. Tenacity. Flexibility. Curiosity. The ability to take the initiative, to meet deadlines and requirements, and to abandon ideas when they're not feasible.
Requirements
- BA/MA Studies within Business Administration or similar field
- Experience within the automotive industry helpful
- Previous internships within Operations or Business Development helpful
- Fluent German
- Advanced English Skills helpful
- MS Excel/ Powerpoint/ Word/ Power Automate
Benefits At Polestar, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, with a team of experienced professionals. You will have access to training and development programs to help you grow in your career. You will also have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and contribute to the success of the company.
Process If the above matches your ambitions, be sure to apply. Our selection process is ongoing, and the job advert will remain open until it's filled.