Sales Steering and Planning - Placement Year

Sales Steering and Planning - Placement Year

BMW UK, National Sales Centre, Farnborough – Sales Steering and Planning Intern - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

The Sales Steering and Planning team are responsible to plan, steer and optimise UK sales results (volume & profit) both current and future for BMW UK. Responsible for creating market, segment and competitor forecasting to guide BMW UK volume aspirations and calendarisation. Relying on close working relationships with Sales Channel owners, Finance and Marketing to identify opportunities and risks plus increased levels of granular optimisation at volume, product, channel, mix and discount terms levels

What awaits you:

• Involved in managing the weekly forecast process by collating all the data from channel owners.
• Support the Channel Planning manager with weekly availability and technical hold reporting.
• Creation of monthly sales steering reports including competitor forecasts and run-rate reports.
• Work closely with the Production Planning and Ordering team to support during peak periods in the month.

Qualifications and experience:

• Studying towards a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree - preferably in Business, Economics or another relevant field.
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to show good inter-personal skills, showing exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills, and ability to show high attention to detail to every task.
• Ability to adapt working approach depending on specific requirements, prioritise activities, work under pressure, multi-task and solve problems.
• An excellent team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

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? Email us at recruitment-uk@bmwgroup.com

How to apply

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