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We believe in creating an environment where you, our placement student, can learn and develop during your time with us and where you are given your own areas of responsibility from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one, encouraging you to bring your own ideas to the table and giving you the opportunity to show what you can really 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 of 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.
Business Analyst, Corporate & Specialist Sales
We are looking for a confident and eager to learn individual to join our Corporate & Specialist Sales department, responsible for the Business-to-Business sale of BMW & MINI products, a process that accounts for approximately 40% of our total UK sales volume. This is achieved across a broad customer base spanning Leasing Companies, Corporate Partners, Rental, Diplomatic and Motability. Our work involves providing award winning customer service, consultation on the efficient running of fleet vehicles, and delivering several innovative customer initiatives to ensure we stay ahead of the competition. You will have day-to-day responsibility for managing a number of these elements, operating as a key and valued member of our team.
What will you be doing?
- As part of our team, you will work closely with the Corporate Sales Management team and our European colleagues in Germany. You will be involved in several critical long-term strategic projects aiming to maintain the BMW Group’s position as the number one Corporate Sales brand.
- Working on customer initiatives, something that will involve working alongside other teams in the wider organisation responsible for Strategy, Business Development, Marketing, and IT.
- Supporting the organisation and running of a number of customer engagement events. These are excellent opportunities to showcase our products with the aim of adding to our customer base.
- Supporting in managing the internal processes required to ensure customer orders are promptly processed and delivered via our dealers and lease company partners.
- You will gain hands-on management experience, deputising for colleagues when they are on leave or engaged on other projects.
Qualifications and experience
- Studying towards a bachelor's degree in a Business-related field and on track to achieve at least a 2:2.
- A confident user of Microsoft Office products such as Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong presentation skills.
- An analytical and creative mind.
- Communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with strong relationship building skills, allowing you to build rapport with people in the business and our external partners.
- An ability to problem solve, using your initiative to do so.
- An appetite to learn.
- Strong time management skills, coupled with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
- A full UK driver's licence and a willingness to travel in the UK are essential.
- The successful candidate will be 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 £21,600, 27 days holiday (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 access to our Advantages scheme, giving you access to a range of offers and discounts, and a subsidised on-site restaurant.
What are we responsible for?
- Supporting you in your training and ensuring you settle into your role and feel welcomed.
- Working sustainably and ethically.
- Providing you with the opportunity to bring your own ideas and develop yourself.
- Ensuring you are happy with your work-life balance and feel as though your contribution to the business is being valued.
- Encouraging you to develop your soft skills such as creating working relationships, communicating effectively, delivering presentations, and gaining confidence in your own ability, supporting you in both your return to university and your future career.
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, a one-way video interview, and then a face to face, telephone, or virtual interview with the hiring manager.
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. 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.
Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com
