BMW UK, Farnborough - Sales Intern - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

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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. 

Summit ONE in Farnborough is home to the National Sales Company for the BMW Group in the UK, as well as BMW Group Financial Services which offers retailers, corporate and private customers a range of customised financial services. Alphabet (GB) Ltd. as a leading provider of Business Mobility Services is also located in Farnborough.

Within our self-contained campus, we offer a modern way of working with an empowering office culture, some aspects of which include:

• Our work persona shift – being yourself is effortless and so increases efficiency. 
• Flexible working hours - working flexibly improves mental perspective and increases sustained productivity. This means our leaders maintain balance, not burnout, through focusing on output, not attendance.
• The opportunity to get involved with our continued support to our house charity with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.
• Throughout our offices there are open creative spaces which hold facilities such as table-tennis tables to encourage innovation and employee engagement

BMW UK, Farnborough - Sales Intern - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

We have several placements within Sales including Corporate and Specialist Sales, Sales Steering and Planning, Sales Fulfilment, Sales Network Performance and National Sales.

Within the five placement opportunities available you will be a key and valued member of our team from day one, working closely with multiple teams within the Sales realm, providing an exciting opportunity to gain valuable exposure to multiple areas of the business. These roles will also allow students to be involved in several critical long-term strategic projects aiming to maintain the BMW Group’s position as the number one Corporate Sales brand. You will also be part of a team of highly experienced professionals who work together to maximise order opportunities while having time and space to add that real proactive personal touch to our customer journey through various Sales Mechanisms.

What awaits you?

• Supporting the organisation and running of several customer engagement events. These are excellent opportunities to showcase our products with the aim of adding to our customer base.
• Be the Voice of the Customer throughout the developments of the system with the customer journey being enhanced at all stages.
• Exploring correlations between key performance indicators, identifying opportunities for retailer performance improvements. Delivering monthly and yearly achievement projections.
• Identification and reporting of competitor performance trends from the Competitor Analysis, to assist within the quarterly tactical planning process.
• Work with the Area Managers and Retailer Performance Centre team, supporting with KPI reporting and action planning.
•  The Sales department is often at the front of new initiatives within the industry. There will often be the opportunity to be involved in special projects and potentially link back to your own studies or interests.

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards a bachelor's degree in a Business-related field and on track to achieve at least a 2:2.
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to show good inter-personal skills, showing exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Great organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with differing timescales and objectives.
• A general understanding of BMW and the automotive industry will be advantageous.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• The successful candidate will be a source of innovation and creativity for our business as well as a resource that will challenge our norms. Our goal is to nurture a future leader for the BMW Group.
• A full UK driver's licence and a willingness to travel in the UK are essential.

Why choose us?

       ·   Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £23,700, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.

       ·   Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37.5 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