Retail Development and Enablement - 2 Year Graduate Programme
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Retail Development and Enablement Graduate Programme – 24 Months (September 2026)
We have the opportunity for a highly driven and eager to learn individual to join our Retail Development and Enablement team for a 24-month Graduate Programme. As a member of the Retail Development and Enablement team you will play a pivotal role in supporting RRMC in being a true ‘luxury house’ with the highest quality dealer network in the world.
The Retail Development and Enablement team is responsible for the areas of: Sales Channel Development, making sure we are represented by the right partners in the right locations to the very best standards with a clear legal framework of roles and responsibilities; Visual Identity, creating luxury state of the art showrooms delivering bespoke experiences in which our clients feel inspired; Brand and Technical Training, supporting our dealer partners in truly living and breathing our pinnacle brand, how to optimise their enchanting retail spaces to deliver on clients luxury retail expectations as well as ensure the needed technical know-how to service and maintain our beautiful cars.
In addition to your time in your home department of Retail Development and Enablement, you will also experience two three-month placements in other areas of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, providing you with a fantastic opportunity to learn about other areas of the business thereby developing a broad overview of the company.
What will you be doing?
- Market Strategy - Assessment of viability of markets for a new dealer presence conducting full analysis and evaluation
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Retail Standards - To monitor and steer the dealer partners adherence to the Standards including showroom Visual Identity, client experiences and operational processes
- Visual Identity Implementation - Collaborate closely with regional colleagues based across the globe to ensure the implementation of the new visual identity in all dealer showrooms in line with target dates. Support with Visual Identity design plans steering and project sign-off
- Support with visual merchandising guidelines and delivery by dealer partners. Ensure processes are in place for optimum efficiency
- Coordination of face-to-face training and live global broadcasts within the Rolls-Royce Training Academy and across all Regions
- Tracking and reporting of dealer training completion
- Based on the candidate's skills set, candidate will be involved in special projects
Qualifications and experience.
- Be on course to or have achieved a minimum of a 2:2 in your Bachelor’s degree - preferably in a Business or Marketing field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- A customer-oriented mindset
- Passion for delivering an exemplary client experience beneficial
- Strong commercial acumen
- Strong inter-personal and communication skills
- Extremely diligent work ethic
- Good financial understanding
- Excellent attention to detail
- Very good organisational skills
Why choose us?
- A competitive annual salary of £35,000 p/a, increasing to £37,000 p/a in year 2, 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. You will also have the opportunity to purchase or lease a BMW or MINI vehicle of your choice at a very special and reduced rate as part of your benefits package.
What do you need to do now?
If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process could include online testing, an assessment centre and then a face to face, telephone, or virtual interview with the hiring manager.
Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further. If you need support in undertaking the tests, please email us at Recruitment-UK@bmwgroup.com
To be eligible for this position, you must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.
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.
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening checks and the offer of employment will be subject to results which we consider are satisfactory. Checks may include references, right to work, IT system Compliance Integrity Check (COIN), CV and relevant qualifications. Checks may also include criminal records, adverse financial (credit), directorships, address, internet research and/or driving licence. If you have any queries on any of these checks, please discuss with us and we will be happy to go through with you in more detail.
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 for applications: Friday 31st October 2025
Any further questions? Email us on Recruitment-UK@bmwgroup.com