Sales Development Placement - BMW UK, Farnborough

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Sales Development Placement - BMW UK, Farnborough

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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, Financial Services, Farnborough – Sales Development Intern - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

What awaits you?

• Provide support to the Area Managers and will have an active role in supporting the Retailer experience.
• Form strong relationships with business areas to drive engagement with the aim of supporting our customer’s journey.
• Develop, maintain and provide reporting insights to support the Sales Development team with wider projects to monitor and communicate success. 
• Maintain the focus on the Customer Journey through the retailer network, ensuring it is optimised and compliant throughout. 
• Ensure alignment across the organisation (BMW Group) to ensure competing objectives are met and harmonised within the complexity of business/legacy systems' architecture.
• Ensure all customer offers are in line with compliance sales process.
• Work closely with Operations teams to ensure best approach for seamless cooperation.
• Establish and maintain a close working relationship with all Area Managers, New Business Operations and Customer Services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards a Bachelor's degree - preferably in Business, Marketing, Communications, English or another similar field.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office – ideally Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong numeracy and literacy with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• A self-starter with the ability to work on their own initiative and passionate to succeed.
• An outgoing personality is key as you’ll be expected to interact and network with all areas of the business both within BMW Group Financial Services and our sales colleagues in BMW Group UK.
• Independent and curious to learn more about the business.

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.

About BMW Group UK

If you’re passionate about changing the way the world moves for good then there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the BMW Group. Our brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and BMW Motorrad have made us the world’s leading premium manufacturer of cars and motorcycles as well as provider of premium financial and mobility services. 

We’re home to a lot of people. People from all walks of life, with a variety of backgrounds that make them who they are. Whose stories and unique life experiences shape the company we are. Because as diverse as our customers, suppliers and investors are worldwide, so too are our teams.

We are always looking for new talent to help us keep pushing the limits of what’s possible in a broad variety of roles, so why not explore our opportunities and take your next career step with us today.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.