We believe in creating an environment where our placement student really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why we’ll 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.

BMW Ireland, Dublin - Sales Support - 13 Month Placement (July 2021)

BMW Ireland Sales Department – team includes Head of Sales & Marketing, National New Car Sales Manager, National Used Car Manager, Corporate & Diplo Manager, BPP & BMWi Manager, Sales Intern. The Sales Team deliver and coordinate the BMW Group Ireland Sales Strategy and Objectives and deliver results. As a student on placement in our small and friendly team, you’ll support the retailer network in the sales area of their business to assist growth and achieve joint objectives.

On a daily basis you’ll be involved in the following:

• Supporting fleet management process.
• Supporting Hire Drive process.
• Corporate Sales administration.
• Support for cost centre management/ administration.

Additional tasks involve:

• Liaise with the National Fleet Manager to order internal fleet cars in line with the spec matrix and market demands to achieve high residual values when sold as used cars.
• Fleet Admin which includes registration, taxing and invoicing, utilising Government ROS system.
• Liaise with the Corporate Manager to order Hire Drive cars in line with the spec matrix and hire drive company demands.
• Liaise with FS for HD discount levels and details required for HD agreements with HD companies.
• Hire Drive admin which includes registration, invoicing and co-ordinating the prep and delivery of the hire drive fleet.
• Manage the hire drive return process, follow up with Corporate Manager/ HD companies for delayed return cars.
• Liaise with direct corporate customers to order cars in line with their spec requirements. Ensuring accurate invoicing and co-ordination of deliveries to direct corporate customers.
• Corporate Admin including invoicing, co-ordinating prep and delivery of fleet and answering any queries they may have.
• Liaise, co-ordinate and direct key fleet suppliers on all required fleet activities & tasks required.
• Purchase requsitioner for Fleet, Corporate and BMWi cost centres. This includes raising PO’s, good receipting and approving invoices.

• You will  be currently studying for a undergraduate degree in Business or a related subject that includes undergoing a 12 month student work placement and be on track to achieve a 2:1 or above
• Any Marketing or Automotive experience is an advantage.
• Strong writing and speaking skills. 
• Adequate interpersonal skills to build a working relationship with various stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of MINI product and marketing processes.
• IT literate, able to work under pressure. Good understanding of Microsoft programmes to include Powerpoint, Outlook and Excel.

Did you know?

We’re proud of our office environment and achievements, 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 and reduces wasted energy. 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 to 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 Ping-Pong tables to encourage innovation and employee engagement.

Why Choose Us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of €28,000, 23 days holiday (pro rata to your contract) and a pension scheme.3
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits - Throughout your placement you will be supported by our experts and have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits.

What do you need to do now?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below. 
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.

Please ensure that you complete all of the free text questions for your application to be progressed, and 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 Ireland.

Closing date for applications: 14 March 2021

Any further questions? Email us on hr.services.recruitment@bmwgroup.co.uk