Industrial Placement - Product Marketing

As an Industrial Placement Student at Bentley, you will play a key part in Bentley’s journey to extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will be working within the Product Marketing team, gaining exposure to the full product development process of the best luxury cars in the world. You will play a key role in influencing and defining the content of all cars.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with Product Managers and regional teams to manage the specification of our existing car range
• Work with Project Team to ensure that Sales & Marketing product development milestones are met on time to the right quality level
• Work with Launch Planning team to ensure Product Marketing launch deliverables are met in line with key launch milestones
• Create and manage plans for Sales & Marketing pre-production cars, ensuring cars are kept up-to-date and their usage is maximized

Our Industrial Placement Programme

As part of Bentley’s annual Early Careers intake, you’ll join a community of around 93 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices. During your placement, you’ll be based at our Bentley Campus "Dream Factory". Alongside hands-on work experience, you’ll also benefit from:

• CSR and outreach activities
• Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees
• Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events
• Inclusivity networks and peer support groups
• Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you

About the Department

The Sales and Marketing function is responsible for developing and maintaining the Bentley brand appeal around the world. This encompasses everything from ensuring products delight our customers through to securing consistent brand communications via all channels globally.

What we are looking for

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees:

• Business Management or Marketing
• Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
• Alternatively, we welcome candidates with a degree in Science or Maths.

Skills required for the role

• 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.

What we offer

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

• A starting salary of £25,500
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Learning and development opportunities

Right To Work

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

The application process

• Submit your application, including your CV and Cover letter,
• Applications will be screened by our HR team and the Hiring Manager,
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment team and invited to attend an online Assessment between 9th – 27th November,
• Candidates successful at assessment stage will receive an offer shortly afterwards.
• All applicants will be kept informed throughout the recruitment process