Product Management Assistant - Placement Year

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Farnborough is seeking a passionate Product Management Assistant for a 13-month placement. The role involves supporting the Product Management team, managing a fleet of cars, and conducting competitor analysis. Applicants should be studying towards a related Bachelor's degree and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £25,300 and additional benefits including a subsidised restaurant.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Access to Advantages scheme

Qualifications

• Studying towards a Bachelor's degree and on track to achieve a 2:1 or above.
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for cars and the automotive industry.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Management team by managing internal pre-series fleet.
• Conduct competitor analysis to aid decision-making on model specifications.
• Manage a fleet of over 20 cars for model previews.

Skills

Strong relationship building skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Analytical and lateral thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Studies, Marketing or related field

Job description

Overview

BMW UK, National Sales Company, Farnborough – Product Management Assistant – 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

The Product Management team is responsible for ensuring that current and future BMW models are optimised for the UK market to deliver against our sales objectives. This involves defining the market opportunity, volume objectives, determining specification, options and pricing for the UK and Ireland. Through close cooperation with other areas of the marketing function we also ensure that vehicle launches are supported by comprehensive communication activities across a mix of channels. We're now recruiting for two passionate, driven, confident and commercially minded individuals to join our team for a 13-month placement.

What awaits you?

• Support the Product Management team by managing internal pre-series fleet, maintaining product reference materials, and coordinating enquiries for prompt resolution.
• Conduct competitor analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses, aiding decision-making on model specifications and pricing.
• Manage a fleet of over 20 cars, including showroom and external displays, facilitating model previews and ensuring high standards in vehicle preparation and status monitoring.
• Educate the business about new models through ‘New Product Previews’ and participate as a product specialist at events like Goodwood Festival of Speed and PGA Wentworth.
• Maintain Product Libraries to ensure accurate details and pricing of model features for sales teams.
• Assist with system testing for internal sales systems related to model updates prior to launch.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Studying towards Bachelor's degree and on track to achieve a 2:1 or above in Business Studies, Marketing or a related field.
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for cars and the automotive industry; strong BMW product knowledge is desirable.
• Strong relationship building skills and a professional level of customer service.
• An excellent team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent communicator in both oral and written settings.
• Analytical and lateral thinker with strong commercial acumen and outstanding attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

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.

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

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.