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 our experts 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.

Aftersales Development is focused on creating products and programmes to deliver a class leading customer experience for owners of BMW and MINI vehicles. As the student intern you will be an integral part of a team, working on a diverse range of topics all geared at enhancing our ownership proposition in a competitive marketplace. This is an opportunity to experience a diverse and fast paced area of the BMW organisation, operating as a key member of the team.

What awaits you?
• This role is cross functional, giving the opportunity to work across Marketing, Digital, Ecommerce, Service and Parts areas, as well as interfacing with other departments within the organisation and our Retailer Network.
• As part of the role, you will be involved in the commercial elements of the business, which will include gaining an understanding of the return on investment of our activities, monitoring competitor activity and interacting with contacts across our third party partner / agency landscape.
• The role will involve offsite meetings, so a willingness to travel is key, although the majority of your time will be spent at Summit One in Farnborough.

• Ideally studying for a degree in business or marketing and on track to achieve a 2:1.

• Marketing and/or Project Management knowledge would be very useful.
• Detail orientated with a firm grasp of the English language.
• Creativity, organisation and knowledge of online best practice would also be beneficial.
• Interpersonal skills are a must as you will be dealing with many people on a daily basis.
• A thirst for learning, an eye for detail and a creative flare would all be beneficial in this role.
• It is also essential that you are able to work both as part of a team and individually on projects, adding value and delivering against our deadlines / targets.

Why choose us?
• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £17,500, 27 days holiday and a pension scheme (pro rata to your contract) as well as a subsided on-site restaurant.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week, our hot desk policy means we encourage flexible working where the business needs allow it (i.e. working from home, flexible working hours, etc.).
• Exciting Additional Benefits - Throughout your internship you will be supported by our experts and many fellow interns.

Did you know?
Farnborough is home to our BMW, MINI and Alphabet National Sales Centres. 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.

What do you need to do now?
If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below. Applications close on Friday the 1st of November.

The next stages of the recruiting process, could include; online testing, video interview and then a face to face, or telephone interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

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

Please note, to be eligible, you must be returning to your studies after completion of the internship and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK or European passport holder.