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1. Our work persona shift – being yourself is important and increases efficiency. For this reason, we encourage our employees to express themselves authentically.
2. 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.
3. The opportunity to get involved with our continued support of our house charity with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.
BMW Ireland, Dublin – Sales Intern - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)
We are looking for a confident and eager to learn individual to join our BMW Financial Services Sales & Marketing team which also includes Alphera and insurance. The successful candidate will support the team in ensuring current and future finance offers are optimised for the Irish market through defining opportunity, specification, options, and pricing. They will also work with our colleagues in the BMW National Sales Company (NSC) & their external partners to ensure vehicle launches are supported by competitive finance products & ensure that all Manufacturer and Retail marketing channels reflect these offers. There will be an opportunity to assist in the Pricing & Reporting within the Sales Team and testing of products & systems before their launch. This role also offers opportunities to visit retailer centres & support at events.
What awaits you?
4. Acting as a core support function within the Sales & Marketing Team managing operational elements including reviewing competitor pricing & keeping our online offers up to date & competitive.
5. System testing to ensure our finance offers are correctly displaying information on internal & external systems i.e. Digital & Social Media channels etc.
6. Assisting our colleagues in the NSC and retailers with their Financial Services offers. This will include liaising with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and retailer network.
7. Supporting ad-hoc projects throughout the wider Sales and Marketing Teams in Financial Services & NSC. This will include conducting competitor analyses to highlight our strengths/weaknesses against the competition, information that is used to inform decisions and highlight potential opportunities for future product management and sales growth.
8. Working with and presenting to colleagues at all levels of the organisation, including senior management
Qualifications and Experience
9. Studying towards a bachelor's degree in Business Studies, marketing, Economics, or a related field and on track to achieve at least a 2:2.
10. Quick learner and able to adapt to the requirements of a variety of different environments and projects.
11. Ability to produce and analyse Sales & Marketing data for reporting purposes.
12. A good understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office; including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
13. Self-motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills. This will be important as you will be working with a variety of internal and external colleagues including retailer partners, colleagues in the UK, and suppliers.
14. Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, coupled with the ability to think analytically and laterally.
15. Ability to work flexibly with outstanding time management and organization whilst working across several varied tasks.
Why choose us?
· Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of €28,000 27 days holiday per annum (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 a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.
What do you need to do now?
If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process could include online testing, video interview and then a face to face, telephone, or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.
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.
Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further. If you need support in undertaking the tests, please email us at .
To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.
Closing date for applications: Saturday 30th November 2024
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