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Location: Hemel Hempstead (3 days a week in office, 2 days remote, ad hoc travel across UK required)
Job Length: 12 months starting July 2026
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon – Fri)
Attractive compensation package with comprehensive benefits:
- Monthly product allowance – alcoholic/ non-alcoholic options available
- Private Medical options
- Life Assurance
- Company bonus scheme
- Access to 24/7 GP services
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
- Access to a range of high street discounts
Application Process:
Applications close on 11th January.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to our assessment centre on 5th February. The process includes interviews, group tasks, and presentations.
About the role:
This 12-month placement offers practical experience in our Commercial sales teams, designed for students seeking to develop core commercial skills in a challenging FMCG environment. You’ll work alongside experienced Account Managers, supporting key customer accounts in our Off trade team (major retailers and grocery stores). You’ll gain exposure to sales strategy, data analysis, and customer relationship management, contributing to real business projects and learning how commercial decisions affect business growth.
High-achieving performers may be fast-tracked to apply for our Commercial Sales Graduate Programme upon completion of your degree, providing a clear pathway to further career development within Carlsberg Britvic.
Role Responsibilities:
- Upload and manage promotional activity in internal systems, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
- Support the setup and tracking of rebates, investments, and promotional spend
- Manage invoices, rebates, and promotional tracking, supporting audit processes
- Turn data into actionable insights to support commercial decision-making
- Prepare sales materials and presentations for internal and customer meetings
- Maintain business plan trackers and update commercial documentation
- Participate in select customer meetings to observe and support account management processes
You will thrive by gaining exposure to real business challenges where your initiative and innovative thinking will help you develop practical solutions. First-hand experience - it’s the fastest way to learn.
Experience and Key Attributes:
- Undergraduate student on a business-related degree, eligible for a year in industry
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car would be desirable to support travel between sites, but not essential
- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working in teams and building relationships
- Proficient in handling data and systems; at ease with numbers and spreadsheets
- Self-motivated, with an initiative-taking attitude and a willingness to learn in a challenging environment
- Evidence of practical results in academic or extracurricular activities
- Proficient organisational skills and attention to detail
- Interest in retail, sales, and commercial operations in FMCG
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.
We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.
