Sales Internship (University Students)

R.E. Thompson & Co. Ltd; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 24,300 - 29,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dedicated mentor

Structured development programme

On-site parking

Potential pathway to full-time employment

Job summary

R.E. Thompson & Co. Ltd in Basingstoke and Deane is offering a Sales Internship for 6 months. The internship will develop commercial skills and technical knowledge in an engaging B2B engineering environment.

As an intern, you will learn to prepare quotations, interact with customers, and understand the sales cycle. This paid role offers exposure to the aerospace sector, mentorship, and potential for a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a relevant discipline.
• Interest in technical sales and customer relationships is essential.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manufacturing quotations for precision components.
• Support customer communications and relationship building.
• Gain exposure to aerospace industry requirements.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Currently studying Business, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Want to learn technical sales in a B2B engineering environment?

Our Sales Internship combines commercial skills with technical understanding. You’ll learn how to prepare quotations, understand customer requirements, and support relationships with prestigious aerospace and defence clients.

This is a fully paid 6-month programme with dedicated mentoring, real customer interaction, and genuine potential for a full-time career in technical sales.

£27,000 per annum (pro-rata for 6 months)

Start Date

Monday 6th July 2026

About Us

R E Thompson is a leading precision aerospace engineering company with over 75 years of experience providing complete manufacturing solutions.

Operating from our advanced facilities in Hampshire, we are home to the UK’s most sophisticated automated 5-axis machine shop. Our state-of-the-art Flexible Manufacturing System enables 24/7 lights-out production, and we hold AS9100, ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 certifications.

We work with prestigious clients including GE Aviation, BAE Systems, and Ontic, delivering complex precision components for the aerospace, defence, automotive, and electronics industries.

• Learn to prepare manufacturing quotations for precision components
• Understand how to read and interpret technical drawings
• Support customer communications and relationship building
• Learn to assess manufacturing requirements and costsUse CRM systems to track opportunities and customer data
• Assist with contract review and order processing
• Gain exposure to aerospace industry requirements
• Understand the sales cycle in precision engineering
• Phase 1 (Months 1-3): Induction, shadowing, guided tasks, building operational understanding
• Phase 1 Review: Assessment of progress and suitability for Phase 2
• Phase 2 (Months 4-6): Greater responsibility, supporting scheduling, full team integration
• Final Assessment: Review with potential for full-time job offer

What We're Looking For

• Currently studying Business, Engineering, or related discipline
• Interest in technical sales and customer relationships
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Detail-oriented and organised
• Proactive attitude and commercial awareness

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £27,000 per annum (pro-rata)Dedicated mentor from day oneStructured development programmeReal project experience for your CVOn-site parkingPotential pathway to full-time employment

  Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.