Tactical Marketing - Placement Year

START WITH WHAT INSPIRES YOU.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is part of the BMW Group and its Goodwood manufacturing plant sits in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

As the epitome of exclusive super luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style and performance. Behind the legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy the wishes of clients who commission a Rolls-Royce. Each year we offer a number of internship opportunities and are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and are looking to complete your industrial placement year.

The maxim of Sir Henry Royce – ‘take the best that exists and make it better’ permeates everything we do at Rolls-Royce. As a student, you will have hands on experience from day one, while gaining practical insight into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood, Tactical Marketing - Placement Year (July 2027)

As a Tactical Marketing Intern, you will support Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in becoming a data-driven organisation. Working with the Digital Marketing Manager, Marketing Steering Manager and Marketing Automation Specialist, you will: 

• Gain experience across the channel mix, reporting on what performs best across the relevant countries and regions 
• Generate data-driven insights and recommendations 
• Support the execution and optimisation of automated marketing campaigns through mapping the optimal client journey and compiling target audience segment lists
• Support the creation and delivery of the content roadmap across the channel mix, including Whispers, our private members’ club, accessed via an app    
• This role offers hands-on experience in how data drives strategic and commercial decisions within a luxury brand. 

What awaits you?

Core Marketing & Execution

• Digital Campaign Execution: Support social media, email, and paid ad rollouts across global markets
• Content Localisation: Adapt copy and visual assets for different regions and languages
• Project Coordination: Track project timelines, coordinate with creative teams, and manage asset libraries

Performance & Funnel Analysis 

• Analyse performance across the client funnel (lead → order → delivery → cancellation) 
• Identify trends, gaps, and regional variations 
• Support reporting and dashboards for stakeholders 

Data-Driven Recommendations 

• Support development of clear, actionable insights 
• Help define “next best actions” to improve conversion and reduce cancellations 
• Contribute to insight packs for regional and central teams 

Marketing Automation 

• Assist with automated email campaigns in Salesforce Marketing Cloud 
• Support campaign delivery for events, brand, and regional teams 
• Monitor performance and recommend optimisation opportunities 

Data Quality & Compliance 

• Maintain CRM and marketing data accuracy 
• Support data governance and compliance requirements 
• Identify data gaps and improvement opportunities 

Stakeholder Collaboration 

• Work with internal teams (CRM, Marketing, Data Science, Legal) and external partners (Salesforce, analytics providers, CRM systems, digital agencies). 

What You Will Gain 

• Project Management: Learn how to meet strict deadlines with creative and regional teams
• Luxury Standards: Master the high attention to detail required in high-end client communication
• Fast Pace Working Experience: High-pressure environments with shifting daily priorities.
• Develop High(er) Standards: Perfect execution is expected in every document and visual asset
• Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud and CRM systems 
• Exposure to funnel performance and business steering 
• Insight into data-led decision-making in a luxury brand 
• Hands-on skills in campaign reporting and data analysis 

What should you bring along?

Essential: 

• Studying Business, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Marketing, or similar 
• Strong analytical and communication skills 
• Detail-oriented and well organised 
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Basic Excel or data visualisation skills 

 Desirable: 

• Knowledge of CRM/marketing tools (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot) 
• Enthusiasm for automotive and luxury brands.
• Interest in marketing metrics and data-driven decision-making.

Key Behaviours:

• Curious and proactive 
• Structured and analytical 
• Able to translate data into clear recommendations 
• Collaborative and confident with stakeholders 

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 – Enjoy a supportive working environment that promotes wellbeing, flexibility and sustainable success.
• 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.

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.  

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. 

Closing date for applications:   Sunday 18th October 2026

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