Company general 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
The TME Gazoo Racing (GR) division exists to protect motorsports culture and the authentic racing “Gemba”, using motorsports as a driver for ever‑better cars and to create customer smiles.
GR Parts & Accessories team mission is to provide customers with the opportunity to upgrade their vehicles and make motorsport available to everyone using genuine parts
GR Parts & Accessories team responsibility is:
1) Planning of GR parts & accessories (Specific track usage performance parts, upgrade parts and accessories for the road use, styling accessories for GRS branded grades) that enhance GR and Toyota vehicles.
2) Develop and implement the strategy for the GR parts & accessories growth and expansion towards future trends.
3) New products investigation & planning based on trends, customer input, market evolution that will ensure the future business opportunities for GR branded parts & accessories for our entire network.
Your project
GR offers a range of performance parts and accessories that enhance the driving experience and strengthen the GR brand. To support future product development, we would like to better understand what other automotive manufacturers are doing in this area.
Your project consists of benchmarking competitors' performance parts and accessories activities, with a focus on:
• Researching and comparing performance parts and accessories offered by automotive manufacturers
• Collecting information about product types, pricing, sales channels, and customer benefits
• Identifying interesting market trends and new product ideas
• Analysing how competitors promote and market their performance products and brands
• Summarizing findings and presenting recommendations that could support future GR Parts & Accessories development
Your profile
• You are fluent in English (TME's business language)
• You have an interest in cars, motorsports, and the automotive industry
• You enjoy research and are comfortable working with information from different sources
• You are curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• You can organize information in a clear and structured way
• You can prepare presentations and reports using standard office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• You are comfortable communicating with different stakeholders when required
Starting date:
01.11.2026
Duration:
12 weeks
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.
The internship must be curricular, an integral part of the candidate's academic program, ensuring that they receive academic credits and that it contributes towards the completion of their diploma
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
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working
- Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
- Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
- Team building activities and other personnel related events;
- 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.
