Commercial Summer Placement 2023 at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

DefenseIndustries

Requirements

Currently studying towards a minimum of 2.2 degree in subjects such as Business Management, Law, Economics or a Degree with Business Modules
A confident, articulate communicator, both written and verbal
Comfortable building working relationships
Strong attention to detail
Analytical in approach

Responsibilities

Being a key player in the winning of new work and maintaining the viability of MBDA
Being a part of the delivery chain that ensures MBDA meets all its promises to customers
Be a key point of contact, for business related matters, for the area you are working in
Working with people at different levels, giving exposure to senior level management, within the MBDA business
Experience handling, maintaining and understanding data, both financial and contractual
Involved with a wide variety of different activities and tasks
Understanding how a contract is agreed, maintained and closed
Understanding how MBDA price and quote for new work
Building and maintaining relationships
Represent others at a variety of meetings (internal and external to MBDA)
Analysing and solving issues
Influencing business decisions
Utilising software packages such as ‘Excel’ and ‘Word’
Time management

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ExcelMicrosoft WordContract NegotiationPricingQuotingCustomer LiaisonData AnalysisFinancial AnalysisTime ManagementRelationship Building

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Commercial Summer Placement?

The salary is £20,000 pro rata for the placement.

What is the duration and start date of the placement?

It is a 10 or 12 week placement starting June 2023.

What are the entry requirements for this position?

Candidates must be currently studying towards a minimum of 2.2 degree in subjects such as Business Management, Law, Economics or a Degree with Business Modules, and demonstrate skills like confident communication, relationship building, attention to detail, and an analytical approach.

What is the company culture like at MBDA?

MBDA provides an inclusive working environment where employees can be themselves with equal opportunity, values diversity for innovation, and supports work-life balance as a member of Working Families, welcoming flexible working arrangements.

What makes a strong candidate for this summer placement?

Strong candidates are currently pursuing a relevant degree (minimum 2.2 in Business Management, Law, Economics or similar), and possess confident communication skills, the ability to build relationships, strong attention to detail, and an analytical mindset.

MBTA

Public transit services in Greater Boston

About MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers public transit services in the Greater Boston area, including subways, buses, commuter rails, and ferries. It generates revenue through fare collection, providing various products like single-ride tickets, monthly passes, and the CharlieCard for convenient payment. The MBTA stands out by offering a comprehensive range of transit options and continually improving service quality and accessibility. Its goal is to enhance the customer experience while serving the transportation needs of the community.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1964Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public SectorIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees