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B2B Sales Degree - UK and Ireland

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About our UK and Ireland apprenticeships

Our apprenticeship programmes allow people from all backgrounds to find their purpose and rise to their full potential, whilst learning invaluable skills and earning a wage. All our programmes offer you on the job experience and formal training to give you the knowledge and skills to fire-up your career and give you the opportunity to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. From the engineers in our factories, to the scientists in our research and development sites; producers of brand artwork to those creating mobile optimised websites; our apprentices bring fresh ideas and deliver innovative ways to meet the everyday needs of our consumers, helping them to rise to their full potential.

Job description

What is the job?

Our Sales Professional programme is ideal for individuals who aspire to enter the world of sales. Individuals will be able to develop their technical sales skills and be a part of a sales team, all whilst gathering valuable work experience.

What do we look for?

We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about our amazing brands and have bold ideas for how we can grow our brands, delivering category sales growth for our retailers and meeting our consumers’ needs. A hunger to learn, a forward-thinking mindset, and a proactive attitude are key.

What could your day-to-day role look like?

The customer development team has a broad range of responsibilities, with lots of opportunities to learn and get involved in a variety of critical tasks and projects. These include:
  • Developing strategic business growth plans focusing on all channels (supermarkets, convenience, online, etc)
  • Building and nurturing strong and sustainable customer relationships
  • Creating compelling promotional plans
  • Collaborating with stakeholders from across the business on best-in-class activation and product innovation launch plans
  • Analysing performance data using a variety of platforms and data sets and generating

What support will you receive during your apprenticeship?

Your line manager will develop an induction plan to ensure you’re equipped with the foundations to get started. They’ll provide an environment in which you can thrive and will provide ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship. They will carefully construct bespoke goals for you to work towards. You can expect regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager where you’ll receive coaching and guidance.
  • As well as your line manager, you’ll be assigned a sponsor who sits outside your team. Many sponsors are former apprentices who have excelled in the company. You’ll be able to have informal catch-ups with them and they can share their experience and advice.
  • There’s a dedicated Sales Apprentice lead who curates an engaging programme of sessions and events tailored to apprentices.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to build a vast network of stakeholders from across the business who you’ll be able to learn from and will encourage you on your apprenticeship journey.
  • We offer a multitude of leading learning and development opportunities covering a huge array of topics delivered via in-person training courses and online portals.

Duration

3 Years

Requirements

Have or are predicted 5 GCSEs including English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above. Have or are predicted 2 A-levels or equivalent.

Locations

Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days required weekly at our Kingston office.

What can Unilever offer you?

  • A Competitive Salary of £22,716
  • A pension Scheme
  • A discounted staff shop
  • Subsidised Gym Memberships
  • Shares
  • 25 days of holiday allowance

Discovery Centres

3rd and 4th February 2026

Closing date

This is a rolling deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment in case applications close early.
If you have any questions about your application or if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to complete any part of the application process, please contact the Future Careers Team. If you would like to discuss any mitigating circumstances before making an application, please also contact the team using the following contact details: futurecareers.recruitment@unilever.com.

Application process

  • Step 1: Online Application

    Complete the online application form and tell us all about your motivation for choosing Unilever and your selected programme. It is a simple and easy process.

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  • Step 2: Online Assessments

    Upon successful completion of your application form, you will be invited to complete a numerical and verbal reasoning assessment alongside a situational judgement test, which gives you realistic, hypothetical scenarios where you will be asked to identify the most appropriate response.

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  • Step 3: Discovery Centre

    You will be invited to spend a day with us in person, immersing yourself in Unilever business challenges.

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