Sales and Commercial - 12 Month Internship

sulzer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company-wide bonus scheme

Medicash Health Cash Plan

33 days holiday

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping, entertainment and lifestyle

Costco membership option

Discounted personal car leasing

Long Service Awards

Sulzer Learning Pathways

Free secure parking with EV charging

24/7 onsite gym

Subsidised canteen

Sports & Social Club

Multi-faith prayer room

Job summary

Sulzer is offering a 12-month Sales & Commercial Internship in Leeds to an undergraduate studying Business, Sales & Marketing, or Management. You will gain hands-on experience across sales, commercial and marketing functions within our Services Division.

You will work with experienced colleagues across the full sales cycle, support tendering and pricing, build customer relationships, analyse data and contribute to reporting and campaigns. Coaching and real industry exposure are provided.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a degree in Business, Sales & Marketing, Management, or a related subject, and looking for a 12-month placement.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical, with an interest in using data to support decision-making.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Curious, eager to learn, and interested in developing a career in sales, commercial, or marketing functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Sulzer's service portfolio, customers, and markets.
• Gain exposure to the complete sales process, from opportunity identification through to order placement.
• Support tendering and bid activities, including proposal preparation, pricing, and commercial reviews.
• Learn how to build customer relationships and identify opportunities for new business growth.
• Assist with sales reporting, data analysis, and business insight projects.
• Support marketing campaigns aimed at driving service growth and customer awareness.
• Analyse customer feedback, market trends, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor sales performance, order intake, and profitability metrics.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, reporting, and customer engagement.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales & Marketing, Management, or related subject

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Job Summary

The Student or Intern is responsible for supporting administrative or operational tasks while gaining practical experience. This role follows specific instructions and procedures and is designed to provide learning opportunities in a structured environment. Are you currently studying for a degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related discipline and looking for a 12-month industrial placement? Sulzer is offering an exciting opportunity for a Sales & Commercial Intern to join our Services Division based in Leeds, West Yorkshire

This 12-month internship will provide valuable hands-on experience across sales, commercial, and marketing functions, giving you exposure to real business challenges and the opportunity to contribute to projects that drive business growth.

The Role

As a Sales & Commercial Intern, you will gain insight into the full sales cycle and support a range of commercial and marketing activities. Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will:

• Develop a strong understanding of Sulzer's service portfolio, customers, and markets.
• Gain exposure to the complete sales process, from opportunity identification through to order placement.
• Support tendering and bid activities, including proposal preparation, pricing, and commercial reviews.
• Learn how to build customer relationships and identify opportunities for new business growth.
• Assist with sales reporting, data analysis, and business insight projects.
• Support marketing campaigns aimed at driving service growth and customer awareness.
• Analyse customer feedback, market trends, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor sales performance, order intake, and profitability metrics.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, reporting, and customer engagement.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an enthusiastic and driven undergraduate who is:

• Currently studying towards a degree in Business, Sales & Marketing, Management, or a related subject, and looking for a 12-month placement.
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical, with an interest in using data to support decision-making.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Curious, eager to learn, and interested in developing a career in sales, commercial, or marketing functions.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

What You'll Gain

• A structured 12-month internship within a global engineering organisation.
• Exposure to sales, commercial, business development, and marketing activities.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful projects with real business impact.
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced commercial professionals.
• Valuable industry experience to support your future career aspirations.
• The chance to develop practical business, communication, and analytical skills.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary
• Company-wide bonus scheme
• Medicash Health Cash Plan
• 33 days holiday
• Defined pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping, entertainment and lifestyle discounts
• Costco membership option
• Discounted personal car leasing
• Long Service Awards
• Sulzer Learning Pathways and development opportunities

Onsite Perks

• Free secure parking with EV charging
• Modernised working environment
• 24/7 onsite gym
• Subsidised canteen
• Sports & Social Club
• Multi-faith prayer room

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.