Does Brown Motor Works offer internships or similar programs?
Brown Motor Works no longer offers internships. We prefer to place people in paid positions and might help them with any class requirements. The Parts Counter Associate or Porter are our entry level positions.

Every instructor and program that requires internships has specific requirements that do not seem to meet the requirement of any other. This has made setting up an internship program very difficult. If you are interested in an internship or senior project type assignment, send Chris Quirk an email at chris@brownbmw.com with your requirements and a proposal. You will design your senior project or internship and then we will work with you to accomplish your goals.

Here are some suggestions.

· A 10 week study on the buying habits of BMW customers.
· A 10 week study on the buying habits of scooter customers.
· Writing a paper on how the new canbus system on the BMW motorcycles will   revolutionize the motorcycle world.
· Working in a retail establishment with a specific emphasis in a Accounting, Finance,   Management, Marketing, Operations Management, etc.
· Performing a cost analysis on the efficiency of Service Department.
· Building a cost or efficiency analysis on the parts and apparel inventory system.
· Developing a marketing strategy for the dealership.
· Develop the current marketing strategy for the dealership.
· Solving IT or web-based related problems for a dealership.
· Develop an e-commerce marketing plan for the dealership.
· Developing the current e-commerce marketing plan for the dealership.
· Work as a web developer adding content and graphics to a web site.

Please feel free to contact Chris Quirk for advice.

Do I need a motorcycle license to work for Brown Motor Works?
Yes and No, having an M1 endorsement on your California driver's license is required for all positions except Porter and Parts Associate.

What does Brown Motor Works pay?
All employees are paid based on experience. The more useful an applicant is to us, the more pay than can receive. Raises can be given after great improvement has been demonstrated per periodic review. The current minimum pay for any hourly position that Brown Motor Works offers is minimum wage although most positions start higher than this.

What are the hours of employment?
Our hours of operation are 9am-7pm on Tuesday, 8am-5pm Wednesday through Friday, and 8am-4pm on Saturday. Sunday and Monday we are out for riding. You can come with us. Some positions require employees to be here more than the hours of operation before, after, or both.

Can I get paid to only ride motorcycles?
No.

I am retiring soon and I want to work in a motorcycle shop. I have never worked in a motorcycle shop but have years of experience with my own motorcycles. What are my chances of being a high paid salesperson?
All Brown Motor Works employees work very hard at their positions and frequently hold several titles with different responsibilities. No one has an easy job. The Sales staff of Brown Motor Works are trained and devoted motorcycle Salespeople with years of experience selling motorcycles. We prefer previous experience in motorcycles sales. If you are interested in working in a motorcycle shop and have not done so previously, think about the Parts Counter Associate position. As a Parts Counter Associate, you get to assist people with their motorcycle parts, accessories and riding gear needs. This position is great for motorcycle enthusiasts that do not have a working background in the motorcycle industry.

What are my chances on working my way up to Management or a specialized position?
Positions are filled at Brown Motor Works by Management's decision of who the best candidate for the position is. Among many other factors, experience in the BMW or Vespa industry can be a major factor. Brown Motor Works prefers to promote from within in lieu of hiring new staff externally if eligible candidates are available. Please note that employees are only ever considered for other positions if they perform their current positions in a perfect manner for at least 1 year.

Do I have to ride or purchase a BMW or Vespa to work for Brown Motor Works?
No.

What level of professionalism are you looking for?
Candidates for positions at Brown Motor Works should act in a professional manner from the time they contact Chris Quirk until they are no longer employed by Brown Motor Works. Only resumes are accepted for any position. Voice mail messages should be professional. Candidates are instantly rejected if their voice mail's contain information that leads me to believe that they might not be eligible for employment. Here is a recent example of a questionable message," This is Big Daddy Puffer slapping the hoes and keeping it real. Leave a message (profanity) and we'll smoke out 4:20, peace!"

Your email address should also show a level of professionalism. Here are examples of email addresses that will instantly cause a resume to be rejected. captsavea(profanity)@hotmail.com  (profanity)sucker@aol.com

When presenting yourself for an interview, be and look professional. If you come to Brown Motor Works looking and acting like you are applying for a job at IBM or a jewelry store, then your chances are improving. Rock stars should apply to the music industry in Hollywood and Hard Core Bikers might be more interested in positions elsewhere. We love the enthusiasms of motorcycle lovers but we need them to look like professional trades people and sales staff, not bikers.

Resume information
Only resumes are accepted for any position. Resumes can be in any format but care should be taken to insure that I can easily find the information I am looking for. The information that you are providing should be current to today's date. Resumes should include current contact information. If you are living on a college campus for the next 4 years but are normally a New York resident, please put your dorm address as your address. Resumes may be submitted to Chris Quirk by email, fax, or walk in. Whatever is convenient for you. Only work related material should be placed on your resume. If you submit your resume by email, do not have colorful information in your signature such as Live, Rise, Die or include animated gifs of caricatures. This is not what we are looking for. Make sure that the contact information you provide on your resume is current and correct.

Will Brown Motor Works work with my school schedule?
Possibly based on the position. The Parts Counter Associate and Porter positions are designed with students in mind. The more hours that a candidate is available to work, the better the chances are of being hired and staying employed. Minimum requirements for the Porter position are at least 20 hours during the hours of operation. Parts Counter Associate candidates have to be available a minimum of 6 consecutive hours on Tuesday and all of Saturday.

When is Brown Motor Works open and where is it located?
Click the Hours & Phone or the Map & Address buttons at the top left of this page for more information.

What are the opportunities available for Engineers?
Brown Motor Works likes engineering students as candidates because they understand the complicated applications used in the BMW products. We need staff who are able to understand these concepts and explain them to customers. We also like Mechanical Engineers because of their frequent love of motorcycles. ME's frequently blend in well with our existing staff and work very well in Service. Please note that you do not have to be an Engineer to work for Brown Motor Works.

Please note - We do not make, manufacture, or design anything. We are a retail establishment that sells and services BMW motorcycles products. Many of the BMW products we sell are designed and built in Germany. To find out more about production/design possibilities click here. If the position is listed in German than it is probably located in Germany.

Do you sell BMW cars?
No, we do not sell cars. Although we can take cars in on trade for the purchase of a motorcycle. We did not know BMW sold cars until we passed one on the freeway.

How do I find out about positions with BMW Corporate or Financial Services?
Try here.