Commercial Management Traineeship Programme (CMT) - United Kingdom

AB InBev; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Westminster is seeking a Junior Sales Manager to engage with customers in both On-trade and Off-trade sales. The role involves building customer relationships, negotiating deals, and developing into a future leader. Ideal candidates should be recent graduates with a passion for sales and fluent in English. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary with bonuses, career development opportunities, and support for well-being.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical insurance

Company car during program

Continuous learning and development support

Qualifications

• Graduated within the last two years with a relevant degree.
• Fluent in English and the local language.
• Full driving licence and mobile within the country.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers in On-trade and Off-trade sales.
• Negotiate deals with business owners.
• Develop management skills while learning business strategy.
• Follow a structured learning and development approach.

Skills

Sales techniques

Relationship building

Communication

Innovative thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Embrace opportunities at the frontline of our business, either in On-trade sales (pubs, bars, clubs) or Off-trade sales (supermarkets, retailers).
• Go out in the field, building relationships with customers, pursuing new customers, negotiating deals with business owners, and looking for ways to activate our brands and gain market share.
• Develop strong management skills and learn about our business strategy as we prepare you to become a future Sales and Commercial leader.
• Follow a 70-20-10 learning and development approach: 70% learning on the job, 20% exposure to other areas, 10% formal learning & training.

Learning & Development

You must have graduated (before September 2026 and no more than two years prior) with a Bachelor's, Master's (or equivalent) degree.

Candidate Profile

• You are a natural salesperson who loves being at the frontline, connecting with customers and merchants.
• Enjoy setting trends rather than following them, innovative, creative, a doer as well as a dreamer, with a flair for communication and relationship building.
• Qualities: Proud owner, Influencer, Curious, Ambitious, Collaborative, Resilient.
• No more than 2 years of professional experience (internships/volunteers/student jobs not included).
• Passion and ownership are more important than the subject you studied.
• Fluent in English and in the local language of the country you are applying in.
• Valid permanent visa/work permit in the country of application to be eligible for the programme.
• Full driving licence.
• Fully mobile within your country; you may be assigned a region different from your current location.

Application Notes

• We are looking for Junior talent, Recent Graduate, Junior Sales Manager, Commercial Talent, Professional Trainee, Graduate Trainee.
• Only the first application submitted will be considered.
• Cover letter not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with a performance-based total compensation package including a bonus after successful completion of the Programme.
• Benefits designed to support performance and physical, mental and financial well‑being (vary by country), such as:

1. Exciting Career Development through continuous learning and growth.
2. Learning & Development opportunities (Workday Learning/additional training programmes).
3. Vouchers to taste our beer at a discount.
4. Well‑being support initiatives.
5. Medical insurance.
6. Extended birth leave.
7. Company car + fuel card during the program (per policy).
8. And many others.