Sales Apprentice

Nestle

. Rotate through sales operations, eCommerce, category management, and account management placements .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeYork • United KingdomEntry Level💰 £26,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in sales operations, account management, and data analysis to drive growth and optimize performance across various categories. Engages effectively with stakeholders and customers while applying negotiation and storytelling skills to tackle commercial challenges.

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Sales OperationsAccount ManagementData AnalysisNegotiation SkillsCustomer Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisSales Strategy DevelopmentMarket Trend AnalysisTrade Spend OptimizationCommercial Planning

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship BuildingStorytellingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Maths GCSEEnglish Language GCSE

Industry Keywords

ECommerceCategory ManagementCommercial MeetingsFood IndustryNutritionCoffeeConfectionery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Rotate through sales operations, eCommerce, category management, and account management placements
Work as part of Sales and Commercial Category Teams
Collaborate with colleagues and engage directly with key customers
Support execution of commercial plans that drive growth
Build and nurture relationships with internal stakeholders and external buyers
Support and progressively lead commercial meetings and presentations
Resolve operational matters and apply negotiation and storytelling skills
Analyse data and market trends to inform sales strategies
Optimise trade spend and drive performance for Food, Nutrition, Coffee, and Confectionery categories
Tackle commercial challenges and identify opportunities for growth and sustainability
Dedicate one day each week to degree studies and apply learning on the job

Requirements

What you’ll need

Right to work in the UK that is not time-limited and does not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route at the start or completion of the scheme
Meet the Government’s apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria, including relevant residency requirements
Maths and English Language GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 (A*-C if taken before 2017); original certificates required
120 UCAS points or more (or 260 points from 2017 or previous)
Must be 18 by 1st September 2027
Interest in sales and customer management
Availability for a full-time, 3.5-year apprenticeship beginning 1st September 2027

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive culture and employee-run networks
Flexible working
Comprehensive benefits
Pastoral support
Employee Assistance Programme
Potential relocation support (£2,000)
Gym facilities
Prayer rooms
Various rewards and recognition opportunities
One day a week dedicated to studies
Mentors and hands-on learning support