Industrial Placement - Sales and Strategy - Process and Systems Development
Bentley MotorsExpected closing date: Friday, 23 October 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience in process and system improvements within Bentley's Sales & Marketing operations.
- Earn a starting salary of £25,000 per year with 35 days holiday and a 10% pension contribution.
- Undertake a 9-15 month placement starting 16th August 2027, based in Crewe with hybrid working.
- Must be on track to achieve a 2:1 in a Business, Digital, or Information Technology degree.
About the Role
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:
- Play a key role in improving the processes and systems that support Bentley’s global Sales & Marketing operations.
- Work on business improvement and transformation projects.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation.
- Gain hands-on experience in project delivery, process optimisation and digital innovation.
Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Drive process and system improvements across Sales & Marketing.
- Support the delivery of business change and transformation projects.
- Provide operational support for key business systems and users.
About the Department
The Process and Systems Development team supports Sales & Marketing in delivering our corporate objectives. We look for ways to streamline the business and optimise efficiency through Process and System improvements, while also looking ahead to identify future opportunities. The Strategy and Development - Systems team are responsible for supporting the following areas of Sales and Marketing: Sales Operations, Aftersales, CRM, Business Intelligence, Network Development, Pre-Owned and Regional Teams.
What we are looking for
The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees:
- A degree in Business/ Digital is preferred, however we would consider candidates who are undertaking a degree in Information Technology.
Skills required for the role:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear communication and stakeholder collaboration
- Project management and organisation
- Initiative and self-motivation
- Time management and prioritisation
- Digital and technical capability
What we offer
As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:
- A starting salary of £25,000
- 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.
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.