Sales and Marketing Degree Apprenticeship

Leeds Trinity University; Austhorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is offering a Sales and Marketing Degree Apprenticeship in Austhorpe. This role involves supporting marketing initiatives, analyzing sales data, and managing supermarket relationships. Ideal for recent school leavers or A-level students with a passion for sales and marketing. Enjoy comprehensive training and several employee benefits while gaining a Level 6 qualification.

Benefits

Competitive Starting Apprenticeship Salary

Comprehensive Training Plan

Buddy Program

Company Pension Scheme

Share Save Scheme

Discount Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual passionate about sales and marketing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing initiatives focused on specific product categories.
• Learn to analyze sales data and monitor product performance.
• Assist in managing relationships with key supermarket clients.
• Conduct market research into competitor products and trends.
• Work closely with category management teams to develop strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem-solving

Proactive mindset

Education

Recent school leaver or A-level student

Job description

Kickstart your career with our Sales and Marketing Degree Apprenticeship! Our commercial teams are looking for ambitious, detail-oriented individuals to help manage supermarket retail accounts and support category marketing efforts. In this role, you'll gain real-world experience in category analysis, sales, and business-to-business marketing, setting you up for a successful career in the food industry. As an apprentice, you'll earn while you learn, working towards a Level 6 Business-to-Business Sales qualification with Leeds Trinity University. Through this apprenticeship, you'll gain a strong foundation in sales and marketing strategies specific to the food industry, developing the skills needed to support our partnerships with top UK supermarkets. As a Sales and Marketing Degree Apprentice, you'll join our commercial teams to work on real projects supporting our retail accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Category Marketing: Support marketing initiatives focused on specific product categories, helping drive awareness and sales for each product line.

• Sales Analysis: Learn to analyse sales data, monitor product performance, and help identify trends to support decision‑making for our retail accounts.

• Account Management: Assist the team in managing relationships with key supermarket clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring we deliver high‑quality service.

• Market Research: Conduct research to gain insights into competitor products, market trends, and customer preferences to help guide our sales and marketing strategies.

• Collaboration with Category Teams: Work closely with our category management teams to help develop strategies that meet customer demand and drive growth in each category.

We're looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals who are passionate about sales, marketing, and the food industry. If you're a recent school leaver or A‑level student with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a creative approach to problem‑solving, this role is a great fit for you. You'll need a proactive mindset and a readiness to learn in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with a revenue of over £2.3 billion. We produce and supply premium food to high‑profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector, and other UK and global customers. With 24 well‑invested production facilities located around the UK, our values unite and inspire our people to deliver our purpose – to feed the nation with authentically made, sustainably produced food.

Benefits

• Competitive Starting Apprenticeship Salary
• Comprehensive Training Plan to support you in completing your Level 6 Business‑to‑Business Sales Qualification with Leeds Trinity University
• Buddy Program pairing you with experienced team members for guidance and support
• Company Pension Scheme with enhanced contribution options
• Option to Participate in Our Share Save Scheme, enabling discounted company share purchases
• Discount Membership at major high‑street stores and supermarkets through our company discount portal
• Cycle to Work Scheme