Trainee, Aftersales

As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

The new graduate trainee program is a dynamic 18-month rotational program designed for previous BMW interns. Through this immersive experience, trainees will gain valuable insights into the business processes, strategy, culture, and BMW Group brands from a local perspective. By rotating through various departments, trainees will develop a well-rounded understanding of the organization and its operations. This program provides an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to kickstart their career with the BMW Group.

The following responsibilities are for the initial rotation and may vary over the course of the program.

• Organize logistics for BMW's Technician Recognition programs:
  • Collect candidate nominations from dealers
  • Compile nominations into easy to review spreadsheets
  • Coordinate event logistics
  • Prepare shipments of collateral for recruiting presence at races on vendor row
  • Conduct periodic surveys of the program with participating dealers
• Have a deep knowledge of social media channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok:
  • Monitor communications on our Social Media Channels
  • Review post recommendations to increase dialog and engagement with the audience
• Assist with website content updates as needed
• Track status of approvals, releases, rosters, etc. to support the team and the dealers in the effort to recruit and retain high quality talent

Rotations for this experience may include:

• Dealer Engagement and Expereience
• Parts and Logistics
• Aftersales Tire and Accessories
• Program Marketing
• Other areas of Aftersales

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• Previous Intern with BMW of North America (Rolls Royce, MINI, Motorrad), Financial Services, Bank, Designworks or Shared Services
• Completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree, no more than 14-months from an accredited college or university prior to the start of the program
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit now or in the future.
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major) 
• Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript 
• Ability to work full-time 
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Strong analytical skills

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

• Medical Insurance
• Trainee vehicle program
• Generous PTO and Company paid holidays
• Hybrid work environment

Relocation is not available for this position. 

The hourly rate for Master’s level Trainees is $34.78. 
The hourly rate for Bachelor’s level Trainees is $26.57.

All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

At BMW, we are driven by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are welcoming of all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.