Commercial Industrial Placement 2027

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.

What to Expect

We are recruiting Industrial Placement Interns to join our fantastic Commercial team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. As a Commercial Industrial Placement Intern, you will gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in our sales, marketing, and aftersales environments, working alongside experts in one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands.

This is a 12-month full-time Industrial Placement, designed for university students undertaking a placement year as part of their degree programme. It offers exposure to key areas of our global commercial operations and an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real business projects.

Please note this is an on-site position.

What You'll Do

During your Industrial Placement, you will be immersed in core commercial functions - Sales, Marketing and Aftersales - and gain practical insight into how each team contributes to McLaren’s commercial success. You’ll have the opportunity to support day-to-day operations, strategic projects, and innovation initiatives.

• Sales:
  • Assist the Global Sales team with reporting, data analysis, and forecasting.
  • Support retailer network initiatives, including the tracking of KPIs and incentive schemes.
  • Contribute to the monitoring of market trends and competitor activity.
• Marketing:
  • Help deliver key marketing activities across brand, product, and digital.
  • Support campaign planning and execution in alignment with McLaren’s global strategy.
  • Contribute to content creation and use marketing platforms such as CRM, social media analytics, and email automation tools.
• Aftersales:
  • Support customer experience and retention initiatives.
  • Assist with parts and service data analysis, customer feedback trends, and aftersales strategy development.
  • Contribute to ongoing projects that enhance ownership satisfaction and retailer support.

In addition, you’ll participate in wider development opportunities, including team workshops, training sessions, and collaborative tasks with other interns across the business. 

What You'll Bring

• Currently studying for a degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field, and on track or achieved a 2:1 or above in a UK university. 
• Strong communication and organisational skills. 
• A genuine interest in the automotive industry and commercial operations. 
• Some familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business tools (e.g., Power BI, CRM platforms) is beneficial. 

You must also bring a passion for cars, and a desire to work at the cutting edge of the automotive industry within our Sales business area.

Personal Attributes:

We’re looking for individuals who bring the mindset and behaviours needed to thrive in a fast-paced automotive environment. The most desirable attributes include:

• Commercial curiosity – an interest in how global automotive brands drive growth and performance.
• Data-driven thinking – confidence working with numbers to support insights and decisions.
• Adaptability – able to take on new challenges in a dynamic setting.
• Customer focus – appreciation for high-quality service and experience.
• Collaboration – able to work across functions and contribute to team success.
• Initiative – proactive in learning, problem-solving, and adding value.
• Attention to detail – accuracy in reporting, research, and communication.
• Resilience – positive and reliable under pressure.
• Clear communication – confident in presenting your ideas and findings.
• AI Proficiency – Comfortable using AI tools ethically and effectively to support learning, productivity, innovation, and problem-solving.
• Passion for automotive and innovation – excited by performance vehicles and future mobility trends.

What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
• Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars

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