Sales Apprentice

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.

Delivered through the Professional Practice in B2B Sales | Consalia program, 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!

Salary: £24,000 (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®, GALAXY® and SKITTLES® are enjoyed in more than 180 countries.

Two Exciting Routes Available

Step into a 3 Year program designed to place you at the very heart of our business operations, making sure our iconic brands are always available to our customers. We have two specialized development routes for Year 1:

• Route 1: Demand Planner (Year 1)
  You will start as a Junior Demand Planner, mastering data analysis and tracking market trends to create highly accurate forecasts, while collaborating closely with sales and supply chain teams to balance inventory. This is a fantastic opportunity to tackle real-world business challenges, build vital analytical skills, and ensure our products are always ready for the shelves while earning your degree.
• Route 2: Product Availability (Year 1)
  You will learn to manage stock status and coordinate inventory movements, tackling daily logistics challenges to guarantee that our products flow seamlessly from our sites to the shelves. You'll work closely with key retail partners and internal teams to track shipments, resolve distribution bottlenecks, and maintain optimal stock levels.

For Both Routes (Years 2 & 3):
You will further develop your skills in more complex placements across the business, expanding your capabilities and building on skills in sales, commercial, customer relationships, and strategy to support you in being fully ready to transition into your permanent position at the end of Year 3.

This is an incredible opportunity to build strong relationship management skills, master the dynamics of a fast-moving global supply chain, and make a visible impact on our business every day, all while earning your degree.

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.
• We require you to be 18+ by the 6th September 2027

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 from Consalia Business School 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.

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