Commercial and Management Industrial Placement with International Manufacturer
Gradfuel, United Kingdom

We are looking for motivated undergraduates who have a keen ambition to gain experience within the Commercial Team working with UK Grocery Retailers.

This is a 12-month placement aimed at those who elect to complete a year-in-industry as part of their degree. There are opportunities to return once you have completed your undergraduate degree.

Our Commercial Sales amp; Management Placement:

• If you share our passion for great food, you can expect to receive opportunities, development, and support to enable you to learn and grow throughout your placement.
• Expect to gain skills in a range of areas such as commercial systems and processes, performance measures, category management principles and expect to develop a greater understanding of the UK Grocery Retail market.
• You will work within a fastpaced environment where teamwork is essential - you will learn about the process of developing new food products, food manufacturing and the supply chain of getting food onto Retailer’s shelves and finally into shopper’s baskets.
• This entry-level placement will be perfect for someone who is in the process of studying a Business or Food Science degree to enter this field upon obtaining their qualification, however, if you have a passion for food and are studying towards another degree then please do still apply.

Requirements

• Ideally studying towards a Business related or Food Science degree, however the opportunity is not exclusive to these degrees, if you have a passion for food and are studying towards another degree then please apply.
• Demonstrated experience of working as part of a team
• An existing ‘right to work’ in the UK, we are unable to sponsor visas as part of the Placement
• A clearly articulated motivation to learn more about the food industry
• A desire to learn how Commercial teams support Business success and drive engaging and valued partnerships with our customers
• An ability to apply practical ideas and demonstrate your adaptability
• A curiosity to explore, learn and show initiative
• An ability to demonstrate good attention to detail

Benefits

• Reward Package
• A salary of 21,000 per annum (additional allowance is provided for extra living costs in London placements)
• Relocation Financial Assistance
• Access to benefits, such as a discount platform
• Career Experience, Skills amp; Responsibility
• An experienced Line Manager who will complete regular performance reviews and support you through a skills chart checklist of experience
• Providing everything goes to plan, we can work with you to identify the right career opportunities for your professional development once you complete your degree. This could be a direct entry role, or as part of the Graduate or Apprentice programmes.
• You’ll take responsibility for your work area and personal development from day one.

Job Rewards and Benefits