BMW Motorrad Sales Operations - Placement Year

BMW Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

27 days holiday pro rata

Pension scheme

On-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Job summary

BMW Group in Farnborough is offering a placement year with hands-on exposure to Motorrad Sales Operations. You will engage in fleet management, sales support, and business administration within a fast-paced automotive environment, gaining analytics and commercial experience by working with multiple stakeholders.

You will be part of a team from day one, bring ideas to the table, and develop professional skills while contributing to the success of exciting brand projects and events.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Management or related subject area.
• Strong team player with solid interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Attention to detail with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support daily/weekly/monthly tasks to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Assist in Fleet Management of internal fleets.
• Provide sales reports to senior managers and internal departments.
• Contribute to KPI tracking for the Retailer network.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects and day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Passion for motorcycles

MS Office proficiency

Education

University degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

BMW Motorrad Sales Operations - Placement Year

YOUR INTERNSHIP STARTS WITH WHAT ENGAGES YOU.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Motorrad Sales Operations 192453 - Placement Year (July 2027)

BMW UK, Farnborough.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across fleet operations, sales support, and business administration within a fast-paced automotive environment. You'll work with a variety of stakeholders, develop valuable analytical and commercial skills, and contribute to key projects that support business performance and customer success.

What awaits you?

• Management of daily/weekly/monthly tasks to ensure operational effectiveness of the team.
• Fleet Management of various internal fleets.
• Remarketing support to assist in the sale of used ex-fleet vehicles.
• Provide Sales reports to senior managers and internal departments.
• Benchmarking and KPI tracking the Retailer network.
• Support the wider team with adhoc projects and day to day tasks.
• SAP Administration including and not limited to Retailer Payments and internal sundry payments.
• Support at national brand events.

What should you bring along?

• University degree in Business Management or other relevant subject area.
• An excellent team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Strong relationship building skills and a professional level of customer service.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Excellent communicator in both oral and written settings.
• Excellent Attention to Detail.
• Passion for the Motorcycle industry.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay –A competitive annual salary, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract)and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can learn, grow, and contribute to the future of luxury automotive excellence.
• Exciting Additional Benefits –You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

Please note:

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.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026