Retail Leasing Undergraduate Placement

Volkswagen Financial Services (UK); Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning access via Degreed

Development programme

Supportive environment and networks

Real-life business projects

Subsidised onsite canteen

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Employee Resource Groups

Social gatherings & volunteering

Onsite Wellbeing Centre

Job summary

Volkswagen Financial Services UK is seeking an undergraduate to join our Retail Sales team as a Retail Leasing Undergraduate in Milton Keynes. The role offers a hybrid work pattern, with in-office presence 3 days a week, and is part of a 12-13 month FTC starting around June/July as part of our undergraduate placement scheme.

You will develop skills in reporting, market analysis, collaboration, and communication while supporting vehicle sales and market insights in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• Strong numerical and Microsoft Office skills, with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and initiative.
• Proactive and flexible, able to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commercially curious with confidence to suggest improvements and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Raise quotations and rate books to support vehicle sales to end-user customers.
• Handle broker, retailer and customer queries through Salesforce, aiming for service levels.
• Maintain point-of-sale and stock systems and produce reporting for Indirect Sales.
• Complete market research and competitor analysis while building supplier/customer relationships.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Commercially curious

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Marketing/Finance

Job description

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Salary: £23,915.49

Contract: 12-13months FTC Start dates are usually in June/July

Hybrid working: We want you to get the best out of your placement, so we operate a hybrid policy where undergraduates work in the office 3 days per week. There may be times where you will need to be in more frequently depending on the needs of the business.

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.

Please consider before applying if you live more than 60 minutes away from post code MK15 8HG, that you would need to relocate to either Milton Keynes or be a commutable distance (within 60 minutes).

We’re looking for an undergraduate to join our Retail Sales team as a Retail Leasing Undergraduate. You will contribute to a fast-paced sales environment and develop invaluable skills in reporting, market analysis, collaboration, and communication. If you're eager to kick-start your career, possess a good understanding of customer service and commercial performance, and have a genuine passion for the field, we want to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

Raise quotations and rate books to support vehicle sales to end-user customers.

Handle broker, retailer and customer queries through Salesforce, working towards agreed service levels.

Maintain point-of-sale and stock management systems and produce reporting and sales insight for the Indirect Sales team.

Complete market research and competitor analysis while building relationships with suppliers, customers, brokers, retailers and brands.

What are we looking for?

Currently studying a degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Finance, or another relevant field

Strong numerical and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to produce accurate work in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving capabilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Self -motivated, with excellent organisational skills and ability to use own initiative

A proactive and flexible approach with the ability to react appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances and demands

Ability to work both independently and effectively within a team

Commercially curious, confident suggesting improvements and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines.

Why apply for an undergraduate placement with VWFS?

Here at VWFS you'll be able to kick start your professional experience in the workplace. We take on 49 undergraduates each year which we find really helps our undergraduates as you all go through the programme, building your knowledge and networks together.

You’ll also benefit from:

• A focus on personal development with access to LinkedIn Learning via our ‘Degreed’ platform and a bespoke development programme throughout your placement year delivering personal management, technical and soft skills including building successful relationships, presentation skills, IT skills and data literacy.
• A supportive environment and network of colleagues to help you get your best out of the year - in a recent survey, 100% of our undergraduates said they felt valued and supported.
• The opportunity to work on real life business projects and deliver impact around topics like sustainability.
• Subsidised onsite canteen and coffee shop
• Subsidised onsite restaurant with a range of hot and cold breakfast and lunches.
• Employee Resource Groups supporting an inclusive workplace
• Social gatherings and team events & volunteering opportunities.
• Physical and mental health support with our Onsite Wellbeing Centre

Discretionary benefits include:

• Bonus: Discretionary bonus based on both personal and Group company performance (pro-rated)
• Car schemes*: The opportunity to join our popular car scheme plus car insurance cover.
• Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), will writing, retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults). Private medical insurance is available following successful completion of probation.

Please note: 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.

• More information about car schemes

Our current car schemes are under review following changes in legislation from HMRC and so whilst we don’t have full details of our car scheme to share with you now, we will let you know what this looks like as soon as we are able.

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