Industrial Placement - Sales & Marketing - brand partnerships & Bentley Collection

Salary: £25,500                                                                                             

Start Date: Monday 16th August 2027 – Friday 4th August 2028
Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid Working (3 days minimum onsite)

Entry Requirements: See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

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". Click here to visit our virtual tour. 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 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:

• Gain invaluable experience in product development, marketing and e-commerce management,
• Support the delivery of brand partnership and collaboration projects,
• Gain insights into how we develop and deliver lifestyle products,
• Have the opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by professionals in the areas of Partner management, Marketing and E-commerce, both internally, and with external third parties.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Working with the Brand Lifestyle Marketing Manager to plan and deliver marketing activations for the Bentley Collection range and Brand Partners
• Supporting the delivery of communications for the Bentley Retailer network
• Supporting with management and updates of e-commerce platform
• Working collaboratively with third party suppliers and partners

About the Department:

The Brand Partnerships team sits within the wider Sales & Marketing department. It  is responsible for delivering the brand beyond the car, this encompasses licencing out the brand to third parties to deliver products such as fragrances, brand collaborations, ambassador engagement, product placements and the Bentley Collection.  You will gain invaluable experience working in a dynamic team where we are responsible for our own strategy and showcasing our brand to a wide audience - from enthusiasts through to Bentley owners.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Business & Management Studies, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Commerce, Communications, Economics.

Skills required for the role:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Well organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Self-confidence to work with senior colleagues and third party agencies and partners
• Self-motivated and proactive
• InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Canva experience would be beneficial

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. 

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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.

Working at Bentley

To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack here.

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

Closing date: Friday 23rd October 2026

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