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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.
Pricing Intern
The BMW Financial Services Sales Steering, Pricing and Channel Development team are focussed on providing expertise, analytics and insight to develop, enable and enhance sales performance. We are responsible for ensuring that the new Financial Services sales initiatives support the delivery of the Group profit targets and for ensuring that appropriate products and campaigns are accurately represented in the Partner and Online front-end systems. We are sales target focussed but must evaluate carefully the impact on profitability margins of all sales initiatives and product offerings providing analytical insight to ensure robust and sustainable sales solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to support and develop within a key environment that collaborates across multiple business functions including Sales, Finance and Marketing to deliver the business strategy.
What will you be doing?
- Implementing and evaluating a variety of business actions e.g. partner & product setup, integration and administration – helping to ensure continual sales development and seamless customer and partner interaction with campaigns and initiatives
- Assisting in challenging and influencing business decision making by producing reports and analysis on various portfolio performance and trends. Communicating and presenting findings to stakeholders, internal working groups and responsible business leads
- Ensuring data integrity and timely introduction of the Financial Product and Campaign information in UK Partner and front-end systems
- Working alongside multiple teams and stakeholders responsible for Sales and Marketing, Finance, Business Development and Sales Support and supporting in resolving internal pricing related queries
- Responsible for ad hoc projects and assignments taking the opportunity to develop your internal network and understand the wider interdependencies across business areas
Qualifications
- Studying for an undergraduate degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above. The role tends to suit a STEM subject or similar, although suitable candidates from all disciplines are encouraged to apply
- Demonstrate a genuine passion and enthusiasm for the automotive/finance industries alongside a strong desire to constantly learn and develop into a business leader
- Relevant experience from work or study to demonstrate your competencies would be beneficial
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical, data manipulation and modelling skills
- Confident communicator with strong presentation skills
- Ability to use your initiative and manage your own projects/workload autonomously
- A source of innovation and creativity, a constant resource that will challenge our norms and continually strives to push themselves and the business forward
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
