Vacancies Industrial Placement Sales

AkzoNobel Corporate; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global paints company is seeking a Sales Industrial Placement in Slough. This 12-month role offers the chance to gain real-life work experience within a high-profile international business. As part of the UK Decorative Sales team, you will support sales efforts, collaborate with colleagues, and enhance your CV. Ideal candidates are currently studying a relevant degree and possess a passion for marketing and excellent communication skills. This position provides a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary (depending on experience)

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Income protection

Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Life Assurance

Company pension

Product discounts

Flexible benefits scheme (Gymflex, dental cover, etc.)

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of business essentials.
• Passion to keep learning new thinking.
• High energy individual.
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment.
• Eye for detail.
• Self starter.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales of well-known brands.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet consumer needs.

Skills

Passion for Marketing

Excellent communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Computer literate

Education

Currently studying for a relevant degree

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.

Sales Industrial Placement

12 Month Fixed Term Contract Starting 01 July 2026

Salary 26000

Slough Berks. SL2 5DS

Weve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings theres a good chance youre only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux Dulux Trade Cuprinol Polycell Hammerite are trusted by customers around the globe. were active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. Its what youd expect from the most sustainable paints company which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

This is a rare opportunity to enhance your CV and gain valuable real-life work experience in a high profile international business. As part of our UK Decorative Sales team you will support the Sales of much loved brands and collaborate with colleagues to put our consumers and their needs at the heart of our plans.

Job Requirements

• Currently studying for a relevant degree.
• Some knowledge of business essentials.
• Passion to keep learning new thinking.
• Computer literate.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Passion for Marketing
• High energy individual
• Excellent communication time management & interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• Eye for detail.
• Self starter

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including :

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex retail card dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

As part of your application can you please answer the following questions in your cover letter :

• What makes you interested in marketing
• What makes you stand out as an individual that is relevant to this role

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

The closing date for applications is COP 31st October 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.