National Sales Company, Farnborough - Retail Performance Marketing - 13 Month Placement (July 2022)

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National Sales Company, Farnborough - Retail Performance Marketing - 13 Month Placement (July 2022)

We believe in creating an environment where you, our placement student, can learn and develop during your time with us and where you are given your own ar-eas of responsibilities from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one; encouraging you to bring your own ideas to the table and to give you the opportunity to show what you can really do.

BMW UK, National Sales Company, Farnborough - Retail Performance Marketing - 13 Month Placement (July 2022)

As part of the BMW UK Marketing department, the Digital and Performance Marketing area is responsible for delivery of digital platforms, digital media, social media and marketing and digital retail experiences. The Retail Marketing Team is responsible for providing our BMW UK and Irish Retail Network with adaptable and tailored marketing assets, campaigns and platforms to target prospective and existing customers with highly personalised marketing while ensuring correct brand positioning and consistent brand representation.

What will you be doing?

• Support the delivery of the BMW digital sales literature platform in the UK (Digital Brochures and Price Lists)
• Active participation in the platform management and ongoing development of our industry-leading digital product communication platform. See some of our work here: BMW X5 and BMW 3 Series
• Assist in the development of materials for in-market communications and Retailer across all marketing channels, reviewing and approving artwork, liaising with FS and AUC teams, ensure ENGINE is up to date etc
• Retailer Communications: To ensure that Retailer marketing contacts within the Retailer network are regularly informed of marketing developments from BMW UK, merchandise BMW UK campaigns and handle Retailer enquiries.
• Retailer marketing performance monitoring: Support the delivery of and reporting on digital sales tools for the retail network from live test drive booking solutions to live chat and dynamic creative and marketing planning solutions.
• Involvement in briefing specific campaigns through to the activation and reporting of targeted digital communications to reach an in-market customer with highly personalised messaging. Active participation in the monitoring and development of retail digital marketing tools.
• Work closely with all areas of Marketing and Product Operations to support with national brand activities and collaboration with our Marketing Agencies to deliver activities and campaigns on time and on budget.
• Operational co-ordination of budget processes and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Business Studies, Marketing, or a related field and on track to achieving a 2:2 or higher
• Relevant work experience either in marketing or automotive and a genuine passion and interest in cars and the automotive industry
• Competent user of Microsoft Office products, namely Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and managing your own projects/workload.

Did you know…

Farnborough is home to our BMW, BMW Motorrad, MINI, ALPHERA and Alphabet National Sales Centres. We’re proud of our office environment and achievements. We offer a modern way of working with an empowering office culture, some aspects of which include:

• Our work persona shift – being yourself is effortless and so increases efficiency and reduces wasted energy. For this reason we allow our employees to express themselves through the way they dress.
• Flexible working hours - working flexibly improves mental perspective and increases sustained productivity. This means our leaders maintain balance, not burnout, through focusing on output, not attendance.
• The opportunity to get involved with our continued support to our house charity with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.
• Throughout our offices there are open creative spaces which hold facilities such as table-tennis tables to encourage innovation and employee engagement.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – a competitive annual salary of £18,500, 27 days’ holiday (pro rata to your contract) and a pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits - throughout your placement you will be supported by our experts and have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits.

What do you need to do now?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below.

The next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face-to-face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

Please note:

We operate rolling recruitment; this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Please ensure that you complete all the free text questions for your application to be progressed, and include a role-relevant cover letter, explaining why we should consider you for this position.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies for a minimum of 6 months after completion of this placement and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK passport holder.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2021

Any further questions? Email us on hr.services.recruitment@bmwgroup.co.uk

About BMW Group

With our four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and BMW Motorrad, we are the world’s leading manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles. We also provide premium financial and mobility services.

As a global company, we employ over 120,000 associates worldwide, operate 31 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries, and have a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.