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The VWFS Marketing team works with some of the most recognisable automotive brands in the UK - Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini to produce marketing materials showing customers how they can obtain the car of their dreams
Partnering closely with internal stakeholders, the Marketing team works across all mediums from traditional media including TV and Radio, through to more specialist Digital channels. Never quiet and always challenging, if you are interested in a career in marketing this is a rewarding and exciting opportunity for you
As our Undergraduate, you will play a key role in supporting the Marketing Team, you will be given real responsibility to grow and develop your skills and business understanding. This placement year is sure to give you a strong standing and amazing kick-start to any future career in Marketing whether in the automotive industry or any other financially regulated business
What you will be doing
- You will be working with the VWG marketing teams on a daily basis to review, feedback and approve all finance led advertising before it goes into the public domain
- You will become a Subject Matter Expert in FCA financial promotions guidelines, learning how to implement the rules and ensure our customers receive clear and fair advertising
- You will support the wider team with the delivery of finance led marketing projects as well as reviewing, proofing and delivering key marketing communications within our customer contact programmes
- Liaising with marketing agencies and suppliers to brief, create, proof and deliver marketing materials
- You will create and distribute VWFS communications to the retailer network including product guides and campaign materials
- Create and evaluate retailer surveys and feedback reports to determine the success of point of sale activities and where improvements can be made
- You will engage with stakeholders across the business including the Compliance team to ensure all marketing materials meet regulatory standards
- You will work closely with the wider Marketing team to further understand how customer propositions are developed
- Develop knowledge of digital advancements and emerging technology and share with the wider team
- Conduct competitor research activities to compare how we present our offers and finance content
What can you bring with you?
- You will be enrolled at a University which offers a 1 year industrial placement
- Have a proven record of academic success, with a keen interest to pursue a career in marketing
- You have a passion to make a difference in everything you do and are customer focused
- You have a desire to improve yourself and learn everyday
- You take a creative and proactive approach to problem solving
- You are a confident verbal and written communicator who is self-motivated
- PC literate, especially in Excel, PowerPoint and Word with Adobe Photoshop knowledge an advantage
What we can offer you
- Salary of £20,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus and company pension scheme
- A wealth of experience for your future career
- A fun and sociable workplace to start your career - You’ll be joining a cohort of 48 undergraduates so you’ll have a large group of colleagues so that you can support each other throughout your placement year
- Participate in Life Skills workshops, designed specifically for our Undergraduates
- Access to a discounted loan car scheme
- Chance to make a difference in the local community with various volunteering opportunities
- Onsite Wellbeing Centre to support physical and mental health
- Hybrid blend of working at our office based in Milton Keynes and working from home
What to expect from the assessment process
Once you have hit the apply button, you will be asked to complete multiple-choice questions to supplement your application. We’ll be in touch shortly after receiving your application to advise if you have been successful to complete an online video interview for you to tell us more about yourself.
After completing your video interview, if successful, your final step in the journey will be for you to attend a virtual assessment centre, where there will be a Competency Based Interview, a Presentation and a Group Exercise. We will provide you with appropriate support and guidance prior to attending. You will also have the opportunity to meet some of our managers as well as our current Undergraduates. This process is designed to help both of us to work out if a placement here is the best next step for you.
About Volkswagen Financial Services
Our mission is straight forward, we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. What does that mean? To make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by offering a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a statement for us and we are nurturing an environment where everyone can be their 100% self. If there is anything we can do to support you being your 100% self during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you as best we can.
