13 Month Student Placement – BMW Ireland – Sales and Product Marketing Intern  (June 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. Support the retailer network in the sales area of their business to assist growth and achieve joint objectives. The marketing department support the brand campaigns, new product launches and the purchase and placement of same in the market place across all media channels. This is an exciting   opportunity for a self-motivated, hardworking student with excellent numerical skills to join or small and friendly team.

In the role you will be involved with the following:

• Declare new (BMW Group) car and bike models to Revenue, SIMI and SEAI.
• Support the management of product systems and data.
• Aid retailers with product queries.
• Supports the Marketing department as a cost centre requisitioner.
• Support the management and planning of marketing and launch events.
• Declare new models to Revenue, SIMI and SEAI
• Send accurate technical data and pricing information of cars to these organisations. Liaise with Revenue/ SEAI should there be any queries.
• Update Revenue on any price changes of models and send them up to date pricing information.
• Support the management of product systems and data.
• Update product libraries for Ireland.
• Test Sa3, IVS and IVS+R to ensure accurate product information and pricing is displayed.
• Assist with updating product libraries and other product and sales literature for BMW and MINI
• Assist with reviewing and testing sales systems to ensure accurate product information and pricing is displayed’
• Aid retailers with product queries.
• Liaise with the product manager and the UK product teams to ensure an accurate and quick response for and queries.
• Support retailers should any price errors occur with customer quotes.
• Assist with the ordering of new models, Press cars and Retailer HEA cars
• Purchase requsitioner for Marketing, Digital, Product and Events and Communications cost centres. This includes raising and amending PR’s and PO’s, good receipting and approving invoices. 
• Daily updates on current months performance and Year to date sales figures for comparison versus previous year

• You will  be currently studying for a undergraduate degree in Business, Ecomomics or a related subject that includes undergoing a 12 month student work placement and be on track to achieve a 2:1 or above
• Automotive experience is an advantage
• Self-motivated with good verbal and written skills to be able to work with UK teams remotely. Good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and ability to work flexibly across a number of different and varied tasks.
• Good understanding of Microsoft programmes to include Powerpoint, Outlook and Excel.

Did you know?

• 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.
• 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 the Ireland.

Closing date for applications: 16th March 2021

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