TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 2-year Sales Graduate Scheme with Nestlé in York.
- Starting salary of £32,000 per annum with excellent benefits.
- Gain hands-on experience, develop presentation, negotiation, and data analysis skills.
- Requires a degree and the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
- Applications may close early; apply soon.
About the Role
About the Scheme
Embark on an exciting 2-year journey with Nestlé's Sales Graduate Scheme, designed to provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced commercial environment within a leading FMCG organisation. You will interact with a range of teams and work across various placements, potentially including sales operations, eCommerce, field sales, and account management.
What You'll Do
- Tackle commercial challenges with guidance from expert mentors.
- Develop core sales knowledge by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Engage with clients and develop strategies to enhance sales performance.
What Makes This Scheme Exciting?
- Hands-on experience: Directly engage with internal teams and external customers, applying your knowledge and skills to make an impact.
- Diverse exposure: Rotate through different roles, strengthening your sales knowledge. This may involve presenting to clients on sales volumes, promotional activity, and new product launches.
- Mentorship opportunities: Work alongside experienced professionals for valuable insights and guidance.
- Networking: Build lasting relationships with colleagues across different sites and functions.
- Career growth: Benefit from dedicated training focused on enhancing technical sales skills for a commercial environment.
What You'll Learn
- Presentation skills: Develop impactful storytelling for various audiences.
- Negotiation skills: Gain foundational skills and practical experience in negotiation.
- Data analysis: Enhance numerical capabilities by interpreting sales forecasts and demand plans to drive growth.
- Problem-solving: Address issues and identify opportunities requiring innovative solutions.
- Stakeholder management: Balance the needs of diverse stakeholders, including customers, supply chain, operations, and marketing.
Our Commitment to You
Nestlé offers support throughout the scheme, including:
- Flexible working options
- Inclusive culture with employee-run networks
- Comprehensive benefits
- Pastoral support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Potential relocation support (£2,000)
- Pets at work policy
- Gym facilities
- Prayer rooms
- Various rewards and recognition
Eligibility Requirements
- Right to work in the UK that is not time-limited and does not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
- A degree in any subject at any grade.
- Commitment to the scheme and a willingness to learn.
The Recruitment Journey
- Click “apply” and answer initial eligibility questions.
- If eligible, complete an online assessment (practice available).
- If successful, you will be invited to an assessment day between January and March 2027, which will include a presentation.
Please do not upload a CV; upload relevant qualifications instead.
We may close advertisements early if sufficient applications are received.