Chanel Development & Sales Steering - Placement Year

BMW Group; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Farnborough is seeking a Sales Steering & Channel Development Intern for a 13-month placement. The role involves improving business processes, supporting strategic projects, and providing key support to sales teams. Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate degree and are creative, self-motivated individuals. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Studying towards an undergraduate degree with a 2:2 or above.
• Relevant work experience is beneficial.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improved business processes.
• Support strategic projects for ALPHERA Financial Services.
• Develop innovative strategies for business challenges.
• Provide first-line support to sales teams and retailer partners.

Skills

Innovation and creativity

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Overview

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS-OFF. SHARE YOUR PASSION. 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. 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. 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.

BMW UK, Financial Services, Farnborough - Chanel Development & Sales Steering Intern - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

Operating within the ALPHERA Brand as part of our Premium Captives Sales Channel includes Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Financial Services and Aston Martin Financial Services. The ALPHERA Sales Steering, Pricing & Channel Development function is critical in the support & delivery on a number of key objectives from providing expertise, analytics and insight to develop, enable and enhance sales performance, as well as the Pricing of new business, in line with BMW Group profitability objectives (including detailed analysis and modelling), balancing volume (revenues) with margin, all while also focusing on long-term sustainable growth through our channel development function, including new sales channels and digitalisation. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, robust and practical individual to join our team on a 13-month student placement.

What awaits you

• Identify and implement improved business processes aligned with Sales Steering & Channel Development to boost efficiencies, service levels, and sales volumes.
• Support key strategic projects for ALPHERA Financial Services, including development of new products/services and revenue streams.
• Develop innovative strategies to tackle business challenges with outside-the-box thinking.
• Provide first-line support to ALPHERA Regional Sales Teams and Retailer Partners, ensuring smooth operations.
• Facilitate broad sale of ALPHERA Products by understanding Retailer Partners' needs and ensuring FCA-compliant sales processes.
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration by resolving escalated retailer issues, building stakeholder trust, and delivering scalable solutions for growth.

Qualifications and experience

• Studying towards an undergraduate degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
• Relevant work experience to demonstrate your competencies would be beneficial.
• A source of innovation and creativity for our business as well as a resource that will challenge our norms. Our goal is to nurture a future leader for the BMW Group.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use your initiative and manage your own projects/workload autonomously.
• Highly self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay - A competitive annual salary of £25,300, 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?

Apply early as we operate rolling recruitment-applications may close earlier if we receive sufficient interest. The process includes online testing, an assessment centre, and a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Eligibility

• Returning to studies for at least 6 months after the placement.
• Proof of legal right to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

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: Sunday 30th November 2025

Further Questions?

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