Sales Operations and Performance Analytics Industrial Placements

Salary: £24,327

Contract: 12 month placement

Start Date: August 2025

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL, with flexible hybrid working

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for driving innovation? At Bentley Motors, we're entering the most transformative chapter in our history. We’re seeking fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and innovators to join us on this ground breaking journey.

What you’ll be doing

Working within the Sales Performance and Operations team you will gain invaluable experience and a deep understanding of the end to end Bentley business; from how we attract customers to the brand, to the final delivery of their car. Working alongside and being mentored by industry experts, you will have the opportunity to gain a core understanding of the automotive industry and the operations of a business in real life. Your main responsibilities include;

• Collaborate with the Sales Operations Managers to collate and communicate information, data and insight to our sales teams around the world
• Support the team in the creation of sales performance reports
• Work alongside the Feature Forecasting Manager to calculate and forecast uptake rates of key vehicle options and manage marketing initiatives to maximize options performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to develop Bentley sales processes
  
  

About The Function

Our team is responsible for driving the Bentley factory and sales teams around the world in planning and delivering our sales objectives and optimising sales performance. We actively explore opportunities to improve our quality of sale, whilst at the same time maintaining the highest possible customer experience when our customers purchase a new car.

What We’re Looking For

Values and Behaviours:

• Inclusive Mindset: Contribute to a culture where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to learn and grow together.
• Collaborative Spirit: Be open-minded, curious, and effective in planning and prioritising workloads while working well with others.
• Resilience with Flexibility: Demonstrate tenacity and resilience, yet remain adaptable to the needs of those around you.
• Accountability: Take ownership of your decisions and consistently strive for the best possible outcomes.
  
  

Education: The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Business Management, Economics and Maths. Alternatively, we welcome candidates from a different degree subject with a core numerate focus.

Skills:

• Great communication and collaboration skills
• Problem solving skills
• Data analysis
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of data visualisation tools, Tableau and Power BI preferred by not essential
  
  

What We Offer

As an Industrial Placement, you will have access to the following benefits:

• A salary of £24,327
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• Paid volunteering days
  
  

The Bentley Campus

Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym.

#BelongingAtBentley

Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Closing date: 25 October 2024