Commercial Industrial Placement at Samworth Brothers

Where: United Kingdom

Deadline: January 31, 2019

Type: Placement Year

About the Company:

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in what we do. We are one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers, owning consumer brands such as the No 1 Cornish pasty favourite, Ginsters and the iconic, award-winning malt loaf brand, Soreen.

Established as a family run business in 1896, we have achieved phenomenal growth and today employ more than 8,000 people across 16 businesses.

About the Role:

If you are keen to find out more about how Samworth Brothers manage their customers and deliver innovative products for them, then this Commercial placement is the one for you! Starting out in Commercial, you will gain exposure to all facets of the Commercial department, from dealing with retailers and managing contracts to organising customer samples and assisting with customer visits to working within New Product Development. You will see how the Marketing and Insights team work collaboratively with the Commercial team to ensure products are commercially viable and desired by the current market.

After six months with the Commercial team you will be welcomed into another department, widening your industry experience and allowing you to gain insight into another area of the business.

We place great importance on providing real roles and a range of interesting project work alongside your placement, where there is a strong support structure in place and real possibilities for your future career.

We aim to give successful candidates an enriching industrial placement that enables them to;

• Develop key leadership skills
• Gain practical experience of working in the food industry
• Gain insight into the different functions and roles within the food industry
• Become an ambassador for Samworth Brothers

Requirements:

• Have effective communication skills
• Be computer literate on Excel, word
• Be able to work with people at all levels
• Have good numerical and verbal reasoning
• Have high physical and mental energy levels
• Be a self-motivated individual who will use their initiative and drive to make a difference
• Show good attention to detail and commitment to achieving a quality outcome
• Demonstrate a desire to take responsibility for their career progress and development
• Be able to challenge and question
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Be confident in their abilities but also keen to learn and develop

How to apply:

For more information and to apply please visit Career Connect and search Reference ID '7GGGB'