About the role#
We are looking for a Business Operations Intern to join our Inventory and Data team. This is an 11-week summer internship where you will gain hands-on experience in strategy, analytics, and cross-functional projects. You will work alongside leaders in Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product, and Engineering to turn data into insights and support business operations.
What you'll do#
- Support strategic planning and operations initiatives for the Inventory vertical.
- Analyze business performance and operational metrics to find areas for improvement.
- Build presentations, reports, and data-driven narratives for leadership.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects, track milestones, and update stakeholders.
- Contribute to KPI reporting, operating rhythms, and governance processes.
- Research customer, dealer, competitive, and market trends.
- Assist with projects related to the commercialization of Inventory products.
- Translate complex information into clear, concise recommendations.
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with partners across the organization.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Operations, Marketing, or a related field.
- Eligibility to complete a full-time internship.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Interest in business strategy, operations, technology, or the automotive industry.
- Ability to organize information, manage priorities, and finish projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Comfort working collaboratively with people across different teams and levels of the organization.
- Curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
- Experience with data visualization, business intelligence tools, SQL, Salesforce, or financial modeling is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027.
- The internship runs from June through August 2027.
- Work is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
- This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring work from our office approximately three days per week.
About CarGurus
CarGurus operates an online automotive platform that connects consumers and dealers for vehicle sales. Langley Steinert founded the company in 2006 to improve the car-shopping process through data analytics. Based in Boston, the organization functions as a public company with over 1,400 employees. It maintains a presence in the United States and Ireland.
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