Business Development - Placement Year

Business Development - Placement Year

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Business Development Intern - 12 Month Placement (July 2026)

As the Business Development Intern, you will be working within the regional team responsible for the UK, Europe and Central Asia, this role supports the Region’s Business Development, Ownership Services, Client and Brand functions. We are looking for a highly motivated intern to support all current and future commercial and commerce activities in the Region’s markets.

What awaits you:

• Support all current and future commercial activities across the Region’s markets, liaising with RRMC and Regional Partners.
• Manage the annual Dealer Business Plans and communicate with dealers on contracts, training, audits, and performance results.
• Assess viability of new commercial markets and dealer presence; conduct market studies and wealth reports for Directors/Board presentations.
• Coordinate dealer/commercial development, supply contracts to new candidates, and onboard them to full operation.
• Represent the Brand at dealer visits and regional events (e.g. Goodwood Festival of Speed) and support customer-centric program development with Sales & Marketing.
• Maintain Brand-defining retail standards, provide regional admin support, and pursue independent projects to improve RRMC operations, access training opportunities.

Qualifications and experience:

• Studying towards a 2:1 or above in a Business, Economics, Management or related degree.
• A real desire to implement your own ideas and develop the future operations of the RRMC business - leaving a legacy of your time
• Very good level of English, fluent preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal are vital to the success of the role.
• A strong operational understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a team and have a positive attitude.
• Highly analytical person with an excellent attention to detail.
• Strong international and cross-cultural awareness.
• Knowledge of automotive industry and luxury segment would be desirable.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £27,000, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 40 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: Friday 31st October 2025

Further Questions? Email us at recruitment-uk@bmwgroup.com

How to apply

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