Graduate Placement

targetjobs UK; Cannock Wood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial dealership is offering a project management placement focused on disposing of excess parts stock. The role requires strong sales, marketing, and negotiation skills, along with an entrepreneurial mindset. Candidates should be pursuing or have recently graduated with a degree in Business Management. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Life insurance

Up to 7% pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Business Management or a related field.
• Strong sales, marketing, and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a strategic project to dispose of excess parts stock through multiple sales channels.
• Apply strong sales and marketing techniques to identify and capitalize on disposal opportunities.
• Develop innovative, entrepreneurial solutions to maximize stock value and minimize waste.

Skills

Strong sales and marketing skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Excellent communication skills

Project management experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

Business systems and data analysis tools

Job description

Overview

Position Overview

Are you ready to kick-start your career with a dynamic, real-world project in one of the UK's leading industrial dealerships? Finning UK, the exclusive dealer for Caterpillar equipment, is offering a unique placement opportunity for a driven and entrepreneurial individual to lead a high-impact project focused on the disposal of excess parts stock across the UK and globally.

This is your chance to deliver a 12 month project and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment, where your ideas and initiative will directly influence business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a strategic project to dispose of excess parts stock through multiple sales channels.
• Apply strong sales and marketing techniques to identify and capitalize on disposal opportunities.
• Develop innovative, entrepreneurial solutions to maximize stock value and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the business to ensure project alignment and success.
• Analyse market trends and internal data to inform and refine disposal strategies.
• Extract and interpret data from business systems to support decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver clear, insightful reports on project progress and outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong sales, marketing, and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively, ideally with some project management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Understanding of business systems and data analysis tools is a plus.
• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Business Management or a related field.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, an annual bonus, 25 days holiday, life insurance, and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from:

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Why Join Us

At Finning, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation and performance. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations or adjustments to individuals with disabilities.

Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.