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BMW Group UK

Sales Channel Development - Placement Year (July 2027)

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Deadline: 18th October 2026
10 days left
Job Type:
Placement (10 Months+)
Job Roles:
Automotive Engineering
Business Management
Sales
Locations:
Chichester

Job Description

Sales Channel Development - Placement Year (July 2027)

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood

YOUR INTERNSHIP STARTS WITH WHAT ENGAGES YOU.

The Role

The Sales Channel Development team is responsible for all dealer network related topics establishing long-term plans to optimise global dealer coverage in all markets, whilst ensuring a healthy and profitable network willing to invest in our brand. The team works closely together with the five RRMC regional offices located around the world to help maintain and monitor the Rolls-Royce defined retail standards to safeguard the overall customer experience within the global dealer network.

What awaits you:

  • Co-ordinate dealer development activities e.g supply of dealer contracts to a newly approved candidate, progression of a new dealer through systems set-up process
  • Assessment of viability of markets for a new dealer presence conducting full analysis and evaluation
  • Act as a liaison point between Sales Channel Development department and regions
  • Manage any changes to our network ensuring we always have an up-to-date global dealer database
  • Key support to wider Sales Channel Development team

What should you bring along?

  • Business, Economics or Management related degree would be preferential
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn / Diligent work ethic
  • Positive attitude
  • Very good organisation skills
  • Adaptability to support a variety of tasks and projects
  • Awareness of the importance of brand values to a multi-national organisation.

What can you look forward to?

  • Great Pay – A competitive annual salary, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
  • Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can learn, grow, and contribute to the future of luxury automotive excellence.
  • Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

Apply

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include a virtual assessment centre and an in-person interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

  • To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement.
  • You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026

Any further questions? Email us on recruitment-uk@bmwgroup.com

About the Company

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

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

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.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.


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