Network Strategy Junior Associate Consultant; Intern

Job Description - Network Strategy Junior Associate Consultant (Intern) (MER
00048RS)

Network Strategy Junior Associate Consultant (Intern) Group :
Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Description

Mercedes-Benz USA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. In our people, you will find tremendous commitment to our corporate values. Our products and employees reflect this dedication. We are looking for diverse top-notch individuals to join the Mercedes-Benz Team and uphold these hallmarks.

The Junior Associate Consultant (JAC) supports the Network Strategy team in developing and executing strategic initiatives that shape the future of the Mercedes-Benz USA retail network. During this 12-month assignment, the JAC will contribute to projects involving retail strategy, dealer performance measurement, dealer group strategy, framework agreements, network studies, brand representation, Top-End Vehicle initiatives, and global network topics.

Working closely with team members and cross-functional stakeholders across Executive Management, Network Development, Sales, Customer Services, Legal, Finance, IT, Marketing/Digital House, and global network teams, the JAC will conduct research, perform data analysis, prepare executive-ready presentations, coordinate project activities, and help translate strategic concepts into actionable recommendations. The role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to dealer network operations, performance management, retail transformation, and strategic project implementation.

• 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.
• Develop data-driven insights and recommendations to improve network performance, profitability, and franchise value.

• Coordinate project activities, stakeholder communications, and deliverables.
• Support global cross-functional network strategy initiatives.
• Assist with the localization of global network programs for the U.S. market.
• Support vendor management and special project activities.
• Present analyses and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automotive
• Management, Business Administration,…