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To apply for our undergraduate placement scheme, you must be studying for an undergraduate degree that requires a placement year. Master’s students are not eligible for this placement.

Are you analytical thinking with a can-do attitude? We have an opportunity for an undergraduate to join our Sales team as a Sales Performance Insights undergraduate.

Communication is key! And during this placement you will have opportunities to build your communication skills along with developing your personal and professional skills in a collaborative environment.

This is what your time at Volkswagen Financial Services might look like

  • Support field and senior colleagues in Sales as they work with the UK-wide retailer network to maximise Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results.
  • Assist the team in launching retailer targets, refreshing sales forecasts, and distributing the information to key stakeholders.
  • Work with the teams to audit existing data and make recommendations for improvements
  • Ensure all relevant strategic sales developments are communicated to stakeholders through a variety of platforms to support in field team engagement.
  • Creating and updating reports, empowering the sales team with the tools they need to succeed.
  • Managing month-end reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Taking ownership of personal projects that contribute to the team's overall success.

About you

  • Currently enrolled in a degree program in business management, economics, mathematics, or any related analytical or a business-related field.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive, can-do attitude and a helpful, team-focused approach.
  • Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and a numerical aptitude.
  • IT literate with the ability to grasp new systems/ skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work independently and handle responsibilities with confidence, while also being a collaborative team player.
  • Proficient in Excel and eager to expand technical skills in data analysis and reporting tools, such as Tableau (experience preferable).

What we can offer you

  • Salary of £22,250 per annum plus discretionary bonus and company pension scheme
  • A wealth of experience and a fun and sociable workplace to start your career
  • You’ll be joining a group of 49 undergraduates so you’ll have a large group of colleagues so that you can support each other throughout your placement year
  • Access to Life Skills workshops, designed specifically for you as an Undergraduate
  • Opportunity to join a discounted loan car scheme
  • Physical and mental health support with our Onsite Wellbeing Centre
  • Hybrid blend of working at our office based in Milton Keynes and working from home

Here’s what our process looks like

  • Apply and upload your CV, covering letter and answer a few application questions.
  • You’ll then be invited to complete a Situational Judgement Test. This is a short multiple-choice question set to understand how you may approach situations.
  • If you pass this stage, you will be invited to complete an online video interview where you will have the opportunity to tell us more about yourself.
  • If successful, your final step in the journey is to attend an assessment centre at our Milton Keynes office where you will take part in a group exercise, complete a short interview and deliver a presentation. You'll also meet some of our managers and our current Undergraduates to find out more about a placement year with us.

About Volkswagen Financial Services UK Limited

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.

In our ever-changing world, this can be a challenge, so we aim to foster an openly entrepreneurial, pioneering environment, focussed on your mobility needs. 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.

Volkswagen Financial Services 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 during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you as best we can.

Our undergraduate placement roles do not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

Please do not apply for more than one placement role. This will ensure that you are considered for the placement that you are most interested in, and your skills are aligned to.