Sales Apprentice - Mars Wrigley - Slough

Job Description:

Are you ready to kickstart your career with an exciting 3-year Apprenticeship at Mars? Dive into the world of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) as you work towards a prestigious Level 6 Bachelor’s

Degree (Hons) in Business to Business (B2B) Sales. This isn't just any apprenticeship; it's your ticket to real-world commercial experience, world-class training, and a chance to make a lasting impact with some of the world's most beloved brands!

As a sales apprentice, you will gain a deep understanding of customer relationship management, commercial strategy, and business-to-business sales while taking ownership of your own accounts and prospects. This role will teach you the essential skills needed to lead accounts, run commercial negotiations, and pave the way for a highly rewarding, fast-paced commercial career.

Salary: £21,000 (rising on completion of each academic year) + annual bonus + benefits

When we make brands that put smiles on people’s faces and create better moments for millions, we feel a sense of pride in our work! Today, our iconic products like M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, ORBIT®, EXTRA® and Skittles® are enjoyed in more than 180 countries.

What are we looking for?

• Qualifications: Candidates should typically have A-Levels (or equivalent) or existing relevant Level 3 qualifications, plus English and Maths at GCSE Level 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Commercial Mindset & Curiosity: Show us your interest in understanding businesses, market trends, and what drives customer decision-making.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building: Thrive as part of cross-functional teams, showing high emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Customer Focus: A passion for advocate-level customer service, demonstrating trust, ethics, and integrity in every interaction.
• Eager to Learn: Ready to soak up commercial knowledge, digital sales tools, and strategic communication skills.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Account Management & Solution Development: Use customer and competitor insights to build innovative sales propositions that deliver real value to our retail and business partners.
• Pitching & Negotiation: Learn to prepare, develop, and lead professional sales proposals and pitches to secure commercial wins for Mars.
• Commercial Acumen: Work closely with financial principles to plan sales targets, manage pipelines, assess commercial risks, and drive strategic growth.
• Digital Sales Strategy: Leverage social selling and digital technologies to nurture relationships, generate new leads, and drive insight-led engagements.
• Post-Sales & Collaboration: Act as a customer advocate internally, collaborating across supply, marketing, and finance to ensure we seamlessly deliver on our customer commitments.

What’s in it for You?

• Degree Qualification: Earn a fully funded Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Business to Business Sales while gaining 3 years of hands-on corporate experience.
• Professional Accreditation: Graduation meets the requirements for Sales Certification with the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP).
• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a global company that’s building a better world for tomorrow, today.
• Training: Access to Mars University and continuous mentoring from senior sales professionals.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by our Five Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom).
• Join a purpose-driven company where we strive to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a company bonus.

Ready to Apply?

Applications will be reviewed regularly and may close early if we receive a high number of applicants. We currently expect to hold our assessment days during February 2027.

Want to know more about the recruitment process? Visit the Apprenticeship page on our careers website: https://careers.mars.com/uk/en/apprenticeships.

We are keen for all applicants to demonstrate their full potential during our recruitment process. If you could benefit from any support or adjustments to this recruitment process for any reason, including those related to a disability, please let us know at apprenticesupport@effem.com. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence.

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