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Sales and Marketing Placement - BMW Ireland, Dublin

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Job Details

Deadline: 30th November 2024
6 days remaining to apply for this job
Start Date: July 2025
Salary: €28,000
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Sales, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Location: Republic of Ireland
City: Dublin

Sales and Marketing Placement - BMW Ireland, Dublin

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.

Our 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. We decided in November 2020 to bring together BMW Financial Services and Alphabet to stay relevant to our customers and continue to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment. 

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. For this reason, we allow our employees to express themselves through the way they dress.
  • 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 Ireland, Dublin - Sales and Marketing Intern - 6 Month Placement (January 2025) 

What awaits you?

  • Acting as a core support function within the Sales & Marketing Team managing operational elements including reviewing competitor pricing & keeping our online offers up to date & competitive.
  • System testing to ensure our finance offers are correctly displaying information on internal & external systems i.e. Digital & Social Media channels etc.
  • Assisting our colleagues in the NSC and retailers with their Financial Services offers. This will include liaising with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and retailer network.
  • Supporting ad-hoc projects throughout the wider Sales and Marketing Teams in Financial Services & NSC. This will include conducting competitor analyses to highlight our strengths/weaknesses against the competition, information that is used to inform decisions and highlight potential opportunities for future product management and sales growth.
  • Working with and presenting to colleagues at all levels of the organisation, including senior management 

Qualifications and Experience

  • Studying towards a bachelor's degree in Business Studies, Marketing, Economics, or a related field and on track to achieve at least a 2:2.
  • Quick learner and able to adapt to the requirements of a variety of different environments and projects.
  • Ability to produce and analyse Sales & Marketing data for reporting purposes.
  • A good understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office; including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • Self-motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills. This will be important as you will be working with a variety of internal and external colleagues including retailer partners, colleagues in the UK, and suppliers.
  • Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, coupled with the ability to think analytically and laterally.
  • Ability to work flexibly with outstanding time management and organization whilst working across several varied tasks.

Why choose us?

  • Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of €28,000, 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. 

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 managers.

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. 

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 Ireland. 

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

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

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