Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood - Sales Channel Development Intern - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS OFF.

SHARE YOUR PASSION

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing and where they are given their own areas of responsibility right from the start of their time with us. That’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Everything starts with passion at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It turns a profession into a vocation.  It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and to bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Our teams work as a strong unit where every opinion is valued.  We have set future-focused goals within a practical and long-term framework —all with the intention to enact positive change and continue our pursuit of proactive responsibility. Plus, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive environment and management style, having some great benefits for our employees, career development, progression, and work-life balance.

We’re committed to providing an environment where you can be yourself and be your best. This includes welcoming you into an inclusive culture, investing in your continuous learning and development, giving you access to breadth and depth of experience. We want to provide you with challenging and rewarding opportunities to make a difference, offering flexible working options, and giving ample reward and recognition.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood - Sales Channel Development Intern - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

We are looking for a confident and eager to learn individual to join our Network Development team. As our Intern, you will be working in a team responsible for developing our sales network across the UK, Europe, and Central Asia. This role involves supporting the Region’s Network Development, Ownership Services, Client, and Brand functions. You will also be the point of reference for the Regional Sales Channel Development Manager who is responsible for all dealer strategic development topics in establishing long-term plans to optimise the entire dealer network, whilst ensuring a healthy and profitable network willing to invest in our brand. You will also be responsible for managing 35 Dealer and Service partners in over 20 countries, working within an area dealing with differing languages, cultures, and currency considerations daily.

What awaits you?

• Supporting all current and future commercial and commerce activities in the Region’s markets.
• Investigating and assessing the viability of commercial markets and opportunities for a new dealer presence, analysing, and evaluating market studies and wealth reports to be presented to the Directors or Board.
• Coordinating dealer and commercial development activities including supply of dealer contracts to a newly approved candidate, supporting the new dealer through the set-up process to a fully operational status.
• Working closely with other RRMC departments to maintain the Brand defining retail standards that safeguards the overall customer-centric experience within the dealer network.
• Developing and proposing your own project ideas with the potential to implement proposed changes to influence the future operations of RRMC.
• Communicating with dealers regarding contracts, training, audits, and performance results. 
• Providing additional support to the Region for administrative tasks such as meeting arrangements, catering, and event management.
• Working alongside the Regional Sales and Marketing Managers in monitoring the successful and timely creation and development of programs to ensure the highest level of customer centricity.
• Training opportunities will be made available to learn about our vehicles and experience the thrill of our products first-hand.
• There will be the possibility to take ownership of your role, being able to work independently and implement innovative changes and improvements where you believe it to be appropriate.
• The successful candidate may be required to travel occasionally to represent the Brand with Dealer visits and to support regional events including Goodwood Revival and Festival of Speed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards a bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Accountancy, or a related field and on track to achieve at least a 2:2.
• A strong operational understanding of Microsoft Office software, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are vital to success in this role.
• An ability to work in a team and have a positive attitude.
• A highly analytical person with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong international and cross-cultural awareness.
• Knowledge of the automotive industry and luxury segment would be desirable but is not essential.
• A real desire to implement your own ideas and develop the future operations of the RRMC business - leaving a legacy of your time.

Why choose us?

        ·    Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,300, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.

        ·    Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.

        ·    Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process could include online testing, video interview and then a face to face, telephone, or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

Please note:

We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further. If you need support in undertaking the tests, please email us at FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.  

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications:   Saturday 30th November 2024

Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com