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Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn (Michigan, US), manufactures or distributes vehicles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 65 plants worldwide, the UK is one of our most important markets outside the US, where we employ around 13,000 individuals.

We are looking for

We are now looking for talented individuals to undertake a 12-month paid work placement as part of our business placement program to work in Marketing, Sales and Service starting early September 2014.

About the placement

Ford is one of the strongest and most recognised brands in the world. In the UK, we continue to be market leader, having held this position for over 25 years. But we’re never complacent and are always looking for new talent with fresh ideas. Marketing, Sales and Service professionals help to create the essential bonds between our company, our Dealers and our customers. It is one of the biggest functions in Ford.

Typical placement responsibilities might include

Working to ensure that our products and services are best in class and that our brand image goes from strength to strength. This will involve working in any of the following areas; Fleet Operations, Programming and Distribution, Car and Commercial Vehicle Sales, Dealer Operations, Customer Service, Aftermarket Sales, Global Consumer Research, Pricing, Marketing Communications and Advanced Product Marketing

You will need to demonstrate

• knowledge and passion about our business and our customers
• a drive for continuous improvement
• ability to build strong relationships and be a team player
• excellent communication skills
• a can do, find a way, attitude
• a positive approach and ability to inspire others
• experience of delivering high quality work to deadline
• creativity, initiative, diplomacy, self-motivation and self confidence

You will have the opportunity to take on real responsibility, work as an active member in cross functional teams, liaise with people at all levels of the business and global colleagues by contributing to international projects and work streams.



The brief is short but demanding: be creative, inventive, and original.

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