Commercial Business Analyst (Undergraduate Placement Year 2027-28) at Kia UK in Walton-on-Thames

Job Overview

Kia UK is offering a 2027-28 undergraduate placement year as Commercial Business Analyst, based at its Walton-on-Thames head office. The role focuses on the Parts & Accessories (P&A) side of the commercial function, giving a placement student practical exposure to competitor pricing analysis, price positioning tools and commercial reporting for a major automotive distributor.

The placement is aimed at students who are genuinely interested in analytics and studying a relevant course in business, commerce or statistics, and want a year of hands-on experience maintaining pricing tools and reporting used across Kia UK’s commercial programmes.

About Kia UK

Kia UK distributes one of the industry’s widest vehicle ranges through more than 190 dealerships nationwide and ranked among the UK’s most popular car brands in 2025. The company has been named a UK Best Workplace by Great Place To Work in recent years, with further recognition for wellbeing, development and support for women in the workplace, and continues expanding its fully electric model range as part of its sustainable mobility strategy.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a commercial price positioning analysis tool
• Monitor competitors’ parts prices and produce parts pricing analysis
• Create quarterly price file reviews
• Maintain and update the main Kia website with Parts & Accessories programme data
• Create and maintain reporting for other key Commercial programmes
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve objectives and broaden skills

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Studying a relevant course in Business, Commerce or Statistics

Professional Experience

• No prior professional analytics experience mandated; genuine interest in understanding analytics is the priority

Technical Skills

• Comfortable working with pricing and commercial data
• Ability to act quickly and adapt to new priorities

Language Skills

• Not specified beyond fluent business English

Other Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable testing new approaches
• Motivated to learn and develop new skills over the course of the placement

Salary

Not publicly specified by the employer.

International Candidates

Candidates should independently verify work authorization, visa, and relocation requirements with the employer. As part of the application, candidates are asked to confirm their Right to Work in the UK.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through Kia UK’s HireHive careers portal, where candidates confirm their placement-year course status and Right to Work in the UK. The recruitment process runs in three stages: CV review, video interview, and an assessment centre held at Kia UK’s Walton-on-Thames head office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this placement mainly focus on?

The role centres on Parts & Accessories commercial analysis, including competitor pricing monitoring, maintaining a price positioning tool, quarterly price file reviews, and reporting for other commercial programmes.

What academic background is Kia UK looking for?

A relevant course in business, commerce or statistics, though the company emphasises it’s looking primarily for genuine interest in analytics rather than a long checklist of requirements.

Is hybrid working available for this placement?

Yes, the listing includes hybrid working with two days a week remote as part of the benefits package.

What does the recruitment process look like?

Three stages: an initial CV review, a video interview, and an assessment centre held in person at Kia UK’s Walton-on-Thames head office.

Do I need prior analytics experience to apply?

No prior professional experience is required; the listing states it’s looking for someone passionate about understanding analytics, with support provided throughout the placement.

Does Kia UK offer accessibility adjustments during recruitment?

Yes, the company states it welcomes reasonable adjustment requests to help candidates fully participate in the interview process.

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