Hybrid Commercial Strategy Intern - 13-Month Program

Müller Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) offers a 13-month Commercial Executive Intern placement in Manchester, starting July 2027. This hybrid role provides hands-on experience across commercial operations and collaboration with major retailers to deliver insights and drive growth.

You will support commercial strategy, market analysis, and project work, gaining skills for a future career in sales, marketing or business development within a leading dairy company.

Qualifications

• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity & Learning: Eagerness to understand market trends and customer behaviour.
• Resilience: Ability to stay focused and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving: A proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Teamwork & Initiative: Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Organisation: Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Project Management: Interest or experience in managing projects.
• Analytical Thinking: Confident working with data to support decisions.
• Digital Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, updating, and supporting the Commercial Learning Hub to ensure best practices are shared across the team.
• Conduct store visits, monitor customer activity, read trade articles, and engage with key stakeholders to make recommendations based on insights.
• Support the embedding and execution of the MMI Commercial Strategy and Proposition across teams.
• Take ownership of specific projects, ensuring timely delivery and execution of tasks.
• Support the team with accurate forecast planning, ensuring best availability for our customers.
• Assist in managing and maintaining accurate price administration, ensuring data is up-to-date and compliant with customer agreements.
• Handle administrative tasks related to raising and tracking purchase orders to keep the supply chain running smoothly.
• Assist with the collation of reports for monthly business review cycles, ensuring all necessary data is available for decision‑making.
• Support in executing business plans, including preparing for annual volume and project targets.
• Work alongside other placement students on a group project, enhancing teamwork and problem‑solving skills.

Skills

Communication

Curiosity

Resilience

Problem solving

Teamwork

Organisation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Digital literacy

Driving Licence

UK Residency

Job description

Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) offers a 13-month Commercial Executive Intern placement in Manchester, starting July 2027. This hybrid role provides hands-on experience across commercial operations and collaboration with major retailers to deliver insights and drive growth.

You will support commercial strategy, market analysis, and project work, gaining skills for a future career in sales, marketing or business development within a leading dairy company.