Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.  

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Conduct and summarize real estate research including market rent figures, vacancy rates and property availability data.
• Participate in procurement and engagement of real estate brokers and real estate related consultants
• Prepare and review requests for proposals, non-disclosure agreements and other real estate related documentation
• Review real estate contractual agreements including leases and letters of intent
• Assist in coordination and evaluation of real estate due diligence activities
• Prepare financial analyses and modeling including lease vs buy and NPV calculations
• Ensure compliance with internal Corporate Real Estate Management requirements and procedures
• Assist in annual budgeting and monthly forecasting for operational fixed costs
• Support local businesses with inputs into organization’s global real estate database to maintain data integrity
• Support vendor creation and vendor change requests
• Support local businesses with day-to-day operational topics related to real estate

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Currently enrolled in a US accredited degree program pursuing a degree in real estate and/or finance
• Able to work 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri)
• Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.8 or higher
• Must be able to commute to our Fort Mill HQ 3 days/week
• Confident handling of MS Office programs (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• High level of commitment, flexibility, teamwork, organizational and communication skills

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Competitive Intern Pay 
• Hands on experience with the team 
• Project Experience 
• Intern Socials/Mixers 
• Mentorship Opportunities 
• Company Lunch and Learns 
• Networking 
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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