Commercial Graduate (Executive)

TieTalent; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an ambitious Commercial Graduate to join their team in the FMCG industry. The role includes a 3-year Commercial Academy programme offering field experience with responsibilities in sales and customer relations. Ideal candidates are motivated graduates with a passion for food retail, aiming for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company car

Investment in personal development through Future Stars programme

Profit sharing

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Award-winning pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing support, including physiotherapy

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, motivated individual with a passion for food retail and bakery.
• Ability to travel nationally and based in North West after Year 1.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Support customers' businesses while selling Warburtons products.
• Participate in the 3-year Commercial Academy programme.
• Build relationships and collaborate across the business.

Skills

Mobility

Confidence to work independently

Curiosity about market trends

Ambition for personal development

Education

Graduate with a 2:1 or above

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above

Job description

About

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 141 years.

Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

Title

Commercial Graduate (Executive)

Function

Commercial

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full-time Monday to Friday

Location

Year 1 based out in the field nationally, Year 2 based North West.

Interviews

Assessment Centres (Bolton Head Office), July onwards.

Overview

Are you an ambitious and aspiring future Commercial Manager, recently graduated and looking to build a career in the FMCG industry with the UK’s most chosen brand? Then our Commercial Graduate roles at Warburtons are perfect for you!

Our Heritage and Brand

We’re proud of our heritage and love our brand. Working alongside our Commercial team, you'll be given responsibility from the start, acting as a brand ambassador for our products. You will participate in our 3-year Commercial Academy programme, gaining a strong understanding of our business and products. After an initial induction, you will be assigned your own territory and start selling Warburtons products immediately!

Programme Details

In your first 12 months, you'll visit customers across the country to support their business and ours, then transition into other Commercial areas in the North West. Building relationships and collaborating across the business is vital.

We are committed to your ongoing training and development, providing opportunities for career growth within the company.

Role and Responsibilities

We seek enthusiastic, motivated individuals with a passion for food retail and bakery. The programme offers field experience, understanding business and customer operations, and later moving into head office roles in various Commercial functions such as Customer, Category, Marketing, and Supply Chain.

Our campaigns have featured celebrities like George Clooney, Peter Kaye, and Olivia Colman. You will work with experienced colleagues and develop essential skills to advance your career toward leadership roles.

Essential Ingredients

• Mobility: ability to travel nationally and be based in North West after Year 1
• Full driving license
• Confidence to work independently
• Curiosity about market trends
• Ambition for personal development
• Graduate with a 2:1 or above; GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above

Benefits

• Company car
• Investment in personal development through our Future Stars programme
• Profit sharing
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days
• Award-winning pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts and fully stocked kitchens
• Health and wellbeing support, including physiotherapy and a confidential helpline

Workplace Values

We value diversity and inclusivity, creating an environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of background.

Location

Bolton, England

Language

English