BMW UK, National Sales Company, Farnborough - Product Management Assistant - 13 Month Placement

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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, National Sales Company, Farnborough – Product Management Assistant – 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

The Product Management team is responsible for ensuring that current and future BMW models are optimised for the UK market to deliver against our sales objectives. This involves defining the market opportunity, volume objectives, determining specification, options and pricing for the UK and Ireland.  Through close cooperation with other areas of the marketing function we also ensure that vehicle launches are supported by comprehensive communication activities across a mix of channels.  We're now recruiting for two passionate, driven, confident and commercially minded individuals to join our team for a 13-month placement.

What awaits you?

• You will provide a core support function to the Product Management team, managing key operational elements including the management and coordination of the internal pre-series fleet, review and maintenance of product reference materials and coordination of all internal and external enquiries to ensure prompt and accurate resolution.
• Undertake detailed competitor analysis for each model to highlight our relative strengths and weaknesses in the market and support our Product Managers with their decision-making regarding the specification and pricing of future vehicles.
• Manage a fleet of 20+ cars including showroom and external displays and facilitate the viewing and evaluation of new models prior to launch by key stakeholders.  Vehicle preparation is key to ensure our high standards are met, as well as ensuring that the technical status of our fleet vehicles is continuously monitored and updated.
• Educate the wider business about new models, via ‘New Product Previews’, creating awareness and excitement prior to launch.  Attend customer-facing events such as Goodwood Festival of Speed and PGA Wentworth, as product specialists.
• Maintenance of Product Libraries, a key reference tool for our sales colleagues, to ensure that all standard and optional model features are accurately detailed and priced.
• System testing: Support the wider team with testing of our internal sales systems for model changes prior to go-live.

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards Bachelor's degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in Business Studies, Marketing or a related field.
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for cars and the automotive industry; strong BMW product knowledge is desirable.
• Strong relationship building skills and a professional level of customer service.
• An excellent team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent communicator in both oral and written settings.
• Analytical and lateral thinker with strong commercial acumen and outstanding attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence preferable.

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 40 hours a week.

•    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