TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 3-year Apprenticeship at Mars working towards a Level 6 Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in B2B Sales.
- Starting salary of £21,000, rising annually, plus bonus and benefits.
- Two routes available in Year 1: Demand Planner or Product Availability.
- Applications reviewed regularly and may close early; assessment days expected in February 2027.
About the Role
This is a 3-year Apprenticeship at Mars, working towards a Level 6 Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Business to Business (B2B) Sales through the Professional Practice in B2B Sales | Consalia program. You will gain real-world commercial experience and training.
Routes Available
There are two specialized development routes for Year 1:
Route 1: Demand Planner
- Start as a Junior Demand Planner.
- Master data analysis and track market trends to create accurate forecasts.
- Collaborate with sales and supply chain teams to balance inventory.
- Tackle real-world business challenges and build analytical skills.
Route 2: Product Availability
- Manage stock status and coordinate inventory movements.
- Address daily logistics challenges to ensure products flow seamlessly to shelves.
- Work with retail partners and internal teams to track shipments, resolve distribution bottlenecks, and maintain optimal stock levels.
Years 2 & 3 (Both Routes)
- Develop skills in more complex placements across the business.
- Expand capabilities in sales, commercial, customer relationships, and strategy.
- Prepare for a permanent position at the end of Year 3.
What We're Looking For
- Qualifications: Typically A-Levels (or equivalent) or existing relevant Level 3 qualifications, plus English and Maths at GCSE Level 4/C or above (or equivalent).
- Commercial Mindset & Curiosity: Interest in understanding businesses, market trends, and customer decision-making.
- Collaboration & Relationship Building: Ability to thrive in cross-functional teams with high emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
- Customer Focus: Passion for advocate-level customer service, demonstrating trust, ethics, and integrity.
- Eager to Learn: Ready to acquire commercial knowledge, digital sales tools, and strategic communication skills.
- Must be 18+ by 6th September 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Account Management & Solution Development: Use customer and competitor insights to build sales propositions.
- Pitching & Negotiation: Prepare, develop, and lead sales proposals and pitches.
- Commercial Acumen: Work with financial principles to plan sales targets, manage pipelines, assess risks, and drive growth.
- Digital Sales Strategy: Leverage social selling and digital technologies for relationship nurturing and lead generation.
- Post-Sales & Collaboration: Act as a customer advocate internally, collaborating across departments to meet customer commitments.
What’s In It For You?
- Degree Qualification: Fully funded Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Business to Business Sales from Consalia Business School.
- Professional Accreditation: Graduation meets requirements for Sales Certification with the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP).
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a global company building a better world.
- Training: Access to Mars University and mentoring from senior sales professionals.
What to Expect from Mars
- Work with diverse and talented Associates guided by Mars' Five Principles.
- Join a purpose-driven company.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one.
- An industry-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a company bonus.