Would you work for BMW?

[juggernaut]

I notice that there are a lot of very knowledgeable forumers on this board.. I find their knowledge on BMW cars are extremely good.. I wonder, if given the chance, would these guys work for BMW.. I don't know in what capacities, but surely BMW Malaysia in particular and BMW in general would love to have such individuals in their organizations? I mean, what kind of people does BMW hire anyway? If I were still young in the 20's and have so much knowledge about BMW cars and automotive engineering, I would definitely push for a job at BMW.. I read about this guys working for BMW in the US in M division and it sounded really interested.. He got out of college and went straight into BMW. Now after only 5 years in BMW, they assigned him in M division.. What a dream job for a petrolhead!

So, all the "petrolhead" forumers, why don't you apply for a job at BMW and put your talents to good use?

[jarance]

when can I start work?

[flash]

I don't mind running the Finance Division... :nyehehe: :nyehehe:

[e21jbk]

Knowing about cars is all about intrest and passion, Selling is an art. Cutomers buy same product for different reasons. Novelty is one of them.

So not all cut for Sales Job.. at least not me...

"You got to love your job or you will be unhappy in life"

[juggernaut]

Originally posted by e21jbk@Feb 21 2005, 02:35 AM

So not all cut for Sales Job.. at least not me...

"You got to love your job or you will be unhappy in life"
Well, i never said anything about a sales job.. You can do many other functions at BMW besides sales. Besides, sales jobs are done by BMW dealers like AB, Cartrade, etc, not BMW itself.. Surely there are positions in R&D, PR, logistics, etc in BMW.. also, doesn't have to be BMW Malaysia.. BMW wants to have big presence in Asia, that's one of their main objectives.. This is a plus for us Asians..

For me at least, for people passionate about BMW, working for BMW in technical posts would be the ultimate job.. even PR jobs wouldn't be too far off, since you get to talk BMW all day! You've already done that anyway on this forum!

[jarance]

Originally posted by juggernaut+Feb 21 2005, 03:45 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (juggernaut @ Feb 21 2005, 03:45 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-e21jbk@Feb 21 2005, 02:35 AM

So not all cut for Sales Job.. at least not me...

"You got to love your job or you will be unhappy in life"
Well, i never said anything about a sales job.. You can do many other functions at BMW besides sales. Besides, sales jobs are done by BMW dealers like AB, Cartrade, etc, not BMW itself.. Surely there are positions in R&D, PR, logistics, etc in BMW.. also, doesn't have to be BMW Malaysia.. BMW wants to have big presence in Asia, that's one of their main objectives.. This is a plus for us Asians..

For me at least, for people passionate about BMW, working for BMW in technical posts would be the ultimate job.. even PR jobs wouldn't be too far off, since you get to talk BMW all day! You've already done that anyway on this forum! [/b][/quote]
yah lar.. can also test drive for all the new cars... :yes!: that is also a job mah..

[juggernaut]

Originally posted by e21jbk@Feb 21 2005, 02:35 AM
So not all cut for Sales Job.. at least not me...

"You got to love your job or you will be unhappy in life"
well, i never said that it has to be sales jobs. besides, BMW doesn't do its own sellling in M'sia anyway. Its dealers are doing that for it here. The jobs I'm talking about are in R&D, tech support, PR, etc. Surely they have such posts here in M'sia and regionally. BMW wants to be big in Asia and I'm sure they need technical strong people with BMW cars knowledge and passion to fill these posts. If I'm one of such people, it'll be a dream job to work in the R&D dept! PR job wouldn't be too far off as well, since you get to talk about BMW all day.. Most of us are already doing this anyway on this forum.. Why not do it for BMW officially and get paid for it while you're at it?!

[juggernaut]

sorry for the double post!

[ALBundy]

I wont mind working as a marketing person or a test driver for BMW. :yahoo:

[juggernaut]

Originally posted by ALBundy@Feb 21 2005, 03:05 AM
I wont mind working as a marketing person or a test driver for BMW. :yahoo:
so did you ever apply for the job? if not, why not?

[flash]

Originally posted by ALBundy@Feb 21 2005, 04:05 PM
I wont mind working as a marketing person or a test driver for BMW. :yahoo:
The most desirable job... in our books! :yahoo:

[ALBundy]

Originally posted by juggernaut+Feb 21 2005, 08:09 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (juggernaut @ Feb 21 2005, 08:09 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-ALBundy@Feb 21 2005, 03:05 AM
I wont mind working as a marketing person or a test driver for BMW. :yahoo:
so did you ever apply for the job? if not, why not? [/b][/quote]
I think they already had someone in that position already. Test driver? Probably wont qualify as they normally take in some ex formula or DTM drivers! :cry:

[juggernaut]

Al, with yr tech knowledge, i'm sure they can find some interesting post for you. doesn't have to be in Malaysia as well.. you must've already enjoyed yr current job.. a lot of $$$??

anyway, me personally, would love to work for them had i the tech knowledge.. i used to be passionate about my job, but after 12 yrs, it gets a bit boring already.. but too late to change career because i don't know anything else but oil & gas engineering.. and the money is pretty good as well.. so, guess i'm stuck..

[ALBundy]

My knowledge of BMW is so so only. Maybe after the next modding exercise will be a little better :nyehehe: :nyehehe:

But yes, a little too late to change jobs now, but hey if I am fresh grad I would not mind joining them, probably as a F1 engine technician or something. Then come back to M'sia and set up your own workshop, specializing in Motorsport! Sure get plenty of petrol heads:nyehehe: :nyehehe: :nyehehe:

[OSFlanker]

Can I just be chauffeur to the MD or one of its director? I don't mind a token salary of just Euro2,000 per month........

[M30revival]

You can also work with their regional data center (if you can find a job). One of our previous forum member joined the data center operation and enjoyed some of the previleges of driving some of the M cars while in Munich on assignment.

I have thought about joining them but the opportunity didn't come along so I stick to my current job.

[MeanStreak]

Originally posted by OSFlanker@Feb 21 2005, 03:57 AM
Can I just be chauffeur to the MD or one of its director? I don't mind a token salary of just Euro2,000 per month........
did u say token? Euro2,000? :blink: :blink: :blink:
thats about RM10000 per mth...wif that i'll go :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:

[Jules]

juggernaut,

I think I am rite to say that there's no R&D dept here for BMW Malaysia so it's end of the road there. They do have a technical dept which handles all the technical support for their approved dealers etc. They basically act as the middlemen to the HQ and relate all upgrades/complaints/resolutions back & forth. I guess that's the closest you can get to a R&D job for the moment.....

Bundy, test driver ah? The real test drivers although very skilled are also very technical people and have to follow a very precise set of tests which can be very repetitive - boring. I think they do spend a fair amount of time reporting on the tests as well. We all have a vision that test drivers zoom at breakneck speed all the time but actually the product development/proving/testing/evaluation is mostly done at speeds the general public drives! Of course, there will be interesting tests to do as well.....ie. top speeds & accelerations/braking!

Having said all that, I would not mind being a test driver for their Racing Department, this I can tell you though.

Sadly, age catching up and no talent also....so how? he he!

Cheers!

[juggernaut]

Originally posted by Jules@Feb 21 2005, 09:27 PM
juggernaut,

I think I am rite to say that there's no R&D dept here for BMW Malaysia so it's end of the road there. They do have a technical dept which handles all the technical support for their approved dealers etc. They basically act as the middlemen to the HQ and relate all upgrades/complaints/resolutions back & forth. I guess that's the closest you can get to a R&D job for the moment.....

Bundy, test driver ah? The real test drivers although very skilled are also very technical people and have to follow a very precise set of tests which can be very repetitive - boring. I think they do spend a fair amount of time reporting on the tests as well. We all have a vision that test drivers zoom at breakneck speed all the time but actually the product development/proving/testing/evaluation is mostly done at speeds the general public drives! Of course, there will be interesting tests to do as well.....ie. top speeds & accelerations/braking!

Having said all that, I would not mind being a test driver for their Racing Department, this I can tell you though.

Sadly, age catching up and no talent also....so how? he he!

Cheers!
well, like i said, we don't have to be constrained by geography.. thus don't need to be just BMW M'sia.. surely if anyone qualifies, BMW would consider sending him wherever he's needed..

[3er]

It would depend on the job i guess. I certainly wouldnt want to be a junior sales person or clerk.

[Daredevil]

But there can only be one MD right???? Hahahahaha..... :D

[Jules]

Originally posted by juggernaut+Feb 21 2005, 09:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (juggernaut @ Feb 21 2005, 09:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Jules@Feb 21 2005, 09:27 PM
juggernaut,

I think I am rite to say that there's no R&D dept here for BMW Malaysia so it's end of the road there. They do have a technical dept which handles all the technical support for their approved dealers etc. They basically act as the middlemen to the HQ and relate all upgrades/complaints/resolutions back & forth. I guess that's the closest you can get to a R&D job for the moment.....

Bundy, test driver ah? The real test drivers although very skilled are also very technical people and have to follow a very precise set of tests which can be very repetitive - boring. I think they do spend a fair amount of time reporting on the tests as well. We all have a vision that test drivers zoom at breakneck speed all the time but actually the product development/proving/testing/evaluation is mostly done at speeds the general public drives! Of course, there will be interesting tests to do as well.....ie. top speeds & accelerations/braking!

Having said all that, I would not mind being a test driver for their Racing Department, this I can tell you though.

Sadly, age catching up and no talent also....so how? he he!

Cheers!
well, like i said, we don't have to be constrained by geography.. thus don't need to be just BMW M'sia.. surely if anyone qualifies, BMW would consider sending him wherever he's needed.. [/b][/quote]
yes, I do agreethe possibility of an overseas posting......but not easy-loh & I speak from experience - I work for a german firm-lah. :cry:

Achtung! Achtung! :ph34r:

[tyke]

well one good example of a petrolhead enjoying his job in bmw malaysia is my uncle...roland ooi!tht lucky bugger gets to bring back and test the udms to his hearts content!take the z4 and the black 330ci tht he drove for the previous ptc! <_<
i want! i want! i want!
and he is only the sales manager for bmw!

[TheFazz]

Yes. In a heart beat.

[wglee]

My brother-in-law is a sales manager in BMW Malaysia whilst a childhood/family acquaintance (my younger brother's school-mate) is the Product Planning & Pricing Manager in BMW Malaysia. They both enjoy their jobs very much and get to travel all over the world to drive various models of BMW.

My brother-in-law has a company car which comprise of different BMW models (it could be a 325i this week and a 530d next week or a Z4 the week after...)!

I envy the 2 of them and often wonder what it would have been like if I had applied to BMW for a job (I'm now too entrenched in my present profession and can't just up and go).

[tyke]

Originally posted by wglee@Feb 24 2005, 03:18 AM
My brother-in-law is a sales manager in BMW Malaysia whilst a childhood/family acquaintance (my younger brother's school-mate) is the Product Planning & Pricing Manager in BMW Malaysia. They both enjoy their jobs very much and get to travel all over the world to drive various models of BMW.

My brother-in-law has a company car which comprise of different BMW models (it could be a 325i this week and a 530d next week or a Z4 the week after...)!

I envy the 2 of them and often wonder what it would have been like if I had applied to BMW for a job (I'm now too entrenched in my present profession and can't just up and go).
dude....does ur brother in law happen to be Roland ooi?
coz thts my uncle(long story as its a title by default) and he is the sales manager in bmw malaysia(unless he got promoted?)

-brad-

[wkwoo69]

I was pleasantly surprised to see a maroon E46 being drifted at the second drift event @ Proton. Then I was not at all surprised when they announced that it was piloted by none other than Roland Ooi.

For those not old enough, Mr. Ooi was a successful racer back in the 80s and early 90s. His contemporaries were Kan Chee Hong and Ron Lim.

Well, tyke, shouldn't you get your uncle to take out the Z4, put on the club plates and roll down to the Ultimate TT?

[flash]

Hmmmm, caud tyke and wglee be related???? :dunno:

[tyke]

Originally posted by wkwoo69@Feb 24 2005, 07:22 AM
I was pleasantly surprised to see a maroon E46 being drifted at the second drift event @ Proton. Then I was not at all surprised when they announced that it was piloted by none other than Roland Ooi.

For those not old enough, Mr. Ooi was a successful racer back in the 80s and early 90s. His contemporaries were Kan Chee Hong and Ron Lim.

Well, tyke, shouldn't you get your uncle to take out the Z4, put on the club plates and roll down to the Ultimate TT?
wkwoo69,dude.....i hav been trying to cuntvince my uncle roland to join us. but its to no avail dude...thts also if i'm lucky enuf to get hold of him. he so damn bz when i call and he'll give his famous "i'll call u back brad..." and thts the end of it coz we all knw tht he wont call back! <_< :angry:

yeah roland is an old school racer back in the old days when hi-rev was tops in lubes!he was in hi rev racing and then joined team shell malaysia along with tommy lee!

[tyke]

flash.....bro i'm also wondering if wglee is related to me somewht!hmmmm :o :huh:

[tyke]

wglee.....so?r we related or not?

1st of all,let me explain how i'm related to roland ooi!
u c,back in the late 70's,my uncle(my mums lil bro) and roland were school and college buddies and by a weird coincidence both my uncle and roland married these 2 gals tht happened to be sisters.so by default...tht makes him my uncle(very cuntfusing i know but i guess thts how it works in a chinese family)!
btw...wglee,just in case....i am aunty magarets nephew(my uncle married her)
Now back to the purpose of this thread....yes of course i would love to work in BMW malaysia!wht udm'er wouldnt? :nyehehe:
i am actually cunt-templating on joining them in the sales or marketing team!
wht do u think guys?should i go for it?

regards,
-brad-

[pimprider]

become aprrentice mech pon jadi la but dunno they will employ me not, old fart like me people see no confidence hahahaha. wait for nothing rwd become 4wd then switch the hi beam the hood pop up hahahaha

[juggernaut]

Originally posted by tyke@Feb 25 2005, 01:29 AM
i am actually cunt-templating on joining them in the sales or marketing team!
wht do u think guys?should i go for it?

regards,
-brad-
go for it, man!!! don't delay for a second! if you have the skills, experience, knowledge, you must apply! they plan to expand anyway.. surely they need more people who are passionate about the brand and cars..

[wglee]

Tyke,

My bro-in-law is Chris Lee (he mostly handles Cartrade). The childhood acquaintance is Raymond Tan. I have a relative by the name of Margaret but she's a cousin.

Hmm...looks like we are not related.

[nikazwaa]

Wonder how much those sales people at BMW make...

[aRRrgghh]

Originally posted by nikazwaa@Jan 13 2006, 03:12 AM
Wonder how much those sales people at BMW make...
Wah bro, dinggin'-out the ol' thread ah? Mmm.. There's a vacancy for Sales Consultant for Mini - AB out somewhere back. I'm no good as a car seller. Me good only as a car buyer ekkrekr :nyehehe:

[mini_jeff67]

Was told the sales staff get a very miserable basic - something like under a thou per month, but per car sold is from 3 thou up or something like that...

And also that if u'd just joined them, they'll pay u 3 or 4 thou per month for the first 3 or 6 mths or until yr first sale... sort of like a warming up period...

This what i heard about AB... donno how true it is...

[nikazwaa]

Originally posted by aRRrgghh+Jan 13 2006, 04:40 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (aRRrgghh @ Jan 13 2006, 04:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-nikazwaa@Jan 13 2006, 03:12 AM
Wonder how much those sales people at BMW make...
Wah bro, dinggin'-out the ol' thread ah? Mmm.. There's a vacancy for Sales Consultant for Mini - AB out somewhere back. I'm no good as a car seller. Me good only as a car buyer ekkrekr :nyehehe: [/b][/quote]
Where did you see this?

[okow]

Originally posted by tyke@Feb 25 2005, 06:29 AM
wglee.....so?r we related or not?

1st of all,let me explain how i'm related to roland ooi!
u c,back in the late 70's,my uncle(my mums lil bro) and roland were school and college buddies and by a weird coincidence both my uncle and roland married these 2 gals tht happened to be sisters.so by default...tht makes him my uncle(very cuntfusing i know but i guess thts how it works in a chinese family)!
btw...wglee,just in case....i am aunty magarets nephew(my uncle married her)
Now back to the purpose of this thread....yes of course i would love to work in BMW malaysia!wht udm'er wouldnt? :nyehehe:
i am actually cunt-templating on joining them in the sales or marketing team!
wht do u think guys?should i go for it?

regards,
-brad-
I know Eric Ooi....Roland Father!...

sorry guys, just had to do this.......
was sounding a lil like "Peyton Place" or something

[eddiefiola]

would work for bmw if the pay is good.......

[aRRrgghh]

Originally posted by nikazwaa+Jan 13 2006, 04:54 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (nikazwaa @ Jan 13 2006, 04:54 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Originally posted by aRRrgghh@Jan 13 2006, 04:40 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-nikazwaa@Jan 13 2006, 03:12 AM
Wonder how much those sales people at BMW make...
Wah bro, dinggin'-out the ol' thread ah? Mmm.. There's a vacancy for Sales Consultant for Mini - AB out somewhere back. I'm no good as a car seller. Me good only as a car buyer ekkrekr :nyehehe:
Where did you see this? [/b][/quote]
in the papers bro, classified sections lah.. about 2 - 3 months ago kot. why interested ah?

[Zoggee]

i wanna be a crash test driver for BMW..... :) cos that day I didnt crash the 645iCab la. :( wanna test the crumble zone and the brakes ma...
:D

[skar19]

jeng jeng jeng....would love to work at BMW

[vladd_tappish]

If I am offered a job in BMW, I will not think twice or thrice. I will surely go for it without any hesitation. :yes: :yes:

[supergripen]

don't want to work for BMW per se but wudn't mind getting a franchise to sell full ACS tuned cars and also loose ACS accsessories..that way i can have my own business selling cars i love and also at the same time do the job i love which is flying jets.. :ok:
still can't believe people pay me good money to fly!!!! still feel like i'm dreaming.. :blink:

..drive a fully tuned ACS 535d to work,fly a Beoing at work.now that's what i call pleasure!!

[vinceLIEW]

well guys,

my choice would be working in:-

1) Smart Material Department
2) Powertrain and Dyno Department
3) Chassis, Aerodynamic and Vehicle Platform Department

:nyehehe: