You'll be working in the busy and diverse sales chain, assisting with the communication, management and performance of existing sales development programmes.
You'll provide cross-team support for a range of operational work to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our sales activity, helping to achieve the volume, growth and customer satisfaction ambitions.
This role will include operational tasks and project management across the retail network.
About you
What do you need
To be successful in this role:
You'll have strong commercial awareness and organisational skills, as well as a keen awareness of customer and employee needs.
The roles here suit a detail-focused individual with a determination to solve problems and raise standards.
The placement is open to any university student who is eligible to work full-time in the UK for twelve months from June 2025.
You should be on a sandwich degree or course which offers a one-year industrial placement.
Volkswagen believes all employees should have a good work/life balance and wouldn't want you to spend a large amount of time commuting, so Volkswagen requires the undergraduates to be based within a reasonable distance from the Milton Keynes head office.
Compensation & benefits
What's in it for you
As an undergraduate on one of the placements:
You'll receive a £23,000 salary
A new car every six months (as long as you have a full, clean UK driving licence)
You'll also receive 27 days' holiday – plus bank holidays – a discretionary bonus
Pension scheme
Employee well-being support
An on-site restaurant and shopping discounts
Training & development
Throughout your placement, you’ll find structured learning and development opportunities, as well as access to unlimited online courses covering a range of topics. With the chance to take on extra projects in areas that interest you and join the employee network groups, you’ll enjoy the scope to develop your full potential.
Career progression
On a 12-month undergraduate placement, you could help build on that heritage. So, Volkswagen matches you to a business area that suits your skills and interests. And the company will give you all the opportunities, exposure and support you need to grow and get the most out of your experience.
How to apply
What's the assessment process
Apply
Numerical test
Situational judgement test
Interview
Assessment centre
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