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Motorrad Sales Placement - BMW UK, Farnborough

by BMW Group UK

Job Details

Deadline: 30th November 2024
6 days remaining to apply for this job
Start Date: July 2025
Salary: £23,700
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Business Operations, Business Management, Sales
Location: South East
City: Farnborough

Motorrad Sales Placement - BMW UK, Farnborough

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS OFF.

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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 – Motorrad Sales Intern - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

What awaits you?

  • Management of daily/weekly/monthly tasks to ensure operational effectiveness of the team.
  • Fleet Management of various internal fleets.
  • Remarketing support to assist in the sale of used ex-fleet vehicles.
  • Provide Sales reports to senior managers and internal departments.
  • Benchmarking and KPI tracking the Retailer network.
  • Support the wider team with adhoc projects and day to day tasks.
  • SAP Administration including and not limited to Retailer Payments and internal sundry payments.
  • Support at national brand events. 

Qualifications and Experience

  • University degree in Business Management or other relevant subject area.
  • An excellent team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Strong relationship building skills and a professional level of customer service.
  • Experienced user of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
  • Excellent communicator in both oral and written settings.
  • Excellent Attention to Detail.
  • Passion for the Motorcycle industry.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Studying towards a bachelor’s degree in Business, Digital, Creative or a related field and on track to achieve at least a 2:2.
  • A genuine passion and interest in the automotive industry.
  • Confident user of Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to use your initiative and manage your own projects/workload autonomously.
  • 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.

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.

Please ensure that you complete all of the free text questions for your application to be progressed. Please also include a role relevant cover letter, explaining why we should consider you for this position.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies for a minimum of 6 months after completion of this placement and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK if you are not a UK passport holder. 

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, 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.

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