About our UK and Ireland apprenticeships
Our apprenticeship programmes allow people from all backgrounds to find their purpose and rise to their full potential, whilst learning invaluable skills and earning a wage. All our programmes offer you on the job experience and formal training to give you the knowledge and skills to fire-up your career and give you the opportunity to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. From the engineers in our factories, to the scientists in our research and development sites; producers of brand artwork to those creating mobile optimised websites; our apprentices bring fresh ideas and deliver innovative ways to meet the everyday needs of our consumers, helping them to rise to their full potential.
What is the job?
Our Sales Professional programme is ideal for individuals who aspire to enter the world of sales. Individuals will be able to develop their technical sales skills and be a part of a sales team, all whilst gathering valuable work experience.
What do we look for?
What could your day-to-day role look like?
These include:
- Developing strategic business growth plans focusing on all channels (supermarkets, convenience, online, etc)
- Building and nurturing strong and sustainable customer relationships
- Creating compelling promotional plans
- Collaborating with stakeholders from across the business on best-in-class activation and product innovation launch plans
- Analysing performance data using a variety of platforms and data sets and generating
What support will you receive during your apprenticeship?
Your line manager will develop an induction plan to ensure you’re equipped with the foundations to get started. They’ll provide an environment in which you can thrive and will provide ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship. They will carefully construct bespoke goals for you to work towards. You can expect regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager where you’ll receive coaching and guidance.
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As well as your line manager, you’ll be assigned a sponsor who sits outside your team. Many sponsors are former apprentices who have excelled in the company. You’ll be able to have informal catch-ups with them and they can share their experience and advice.
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There’s a dedicated Sales Apprentice lead who curates an engaging programme of sessions and events tailored to apprentices.
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You’ll have the opportunity to build a vast network of stakeholders from across the business who you’ll be able to learn from and will encourage you on your apprenticeship journey.
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We offer a multitude of leading learning and development opportunities covering a huge array of topics delivered via in-person training courses and online portals.