Sales Apprentice

Nestle

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills to inform sales strategies and optimize trade spend while effectively building relationships with stakeholders and customers. Capable of leading commercial meetings and presentations, tackling challenges, and identifying growth opportunities across various product categories.

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Sales OperationsData AnalysisCommercial PlanningNegotiation SkillsRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisMarket Trend AnalysisCommercial PlanningTrade Spend OptimizationNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Storytelling SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Maths GCSEEnglish Language GCSE

Industry Keywords

ECommerceCategory ManagementAccount ManagementFood IndustryNutritionCoffeeConfectionery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Rotate through sales operations, eCommerce, category management, and account management placements
Support execution of commercial plans for key customer accounts
Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external buyers
Support and lead commercial meetings and presentations
Resolve operational matters and develop negotiation and storytelling skills
Analyse data and market trends to inform sales strategies
Optimise trade spend and drive performance across Food, Nutrition, Coffee, and Confectionery categories
Tackle commercial challenges and identify growth and sustainability opportunities
Collaborate with teams across the business and engage directly with key customers
Complete degree modules with one dedicated study day each week

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

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