Sales and Commercial - 12 Month Internship

E690 Sulzer Services (UK) Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash Health Cash Plan

33 days holiday

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite gym

Job summary

Sulzer is offering a 12-month Sales & Commercial Internship based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The role provides hands-on experience across sales, commercial and marketing functions within the Services Division.

You will work closely with experienced colleagues to understand the full sales cycle, support tender activities, and help drive business growth. Eligible undergraduates gain practical business insight and mentoring support.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a degree in Business, Sales & Marketing, Management, or a related subject.
• Looking for a 12-month placement.

Responsibilities

• Gain insight into the full sales cycle and support commercial and marketing activities.
• Understand Sulzer's service portfolio, customers, and markets.
• Assist with tendering and bid activities, including pricing and reviews.
• Learn to build customer relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
• Support sales reporting, data analysis, and business insight projects.
• Assist with marketing campaigns to drive service growth and awareness.
• Analyse customer feedback, market trends, and competitor activity.
• Monitor sales performance, order intake, and profitability metrics.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes and engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Proactive

Education

Undergraduate student in Business/Marketing/Management

Tools

Microsoft 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.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success.

We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.