Sales and Marketing | Student Placement 2026/27

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. Sales and Marketing | Student Placement 2026/27
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (1 year) for the length of the placement year | Starting Summer 2026
Hybrid, with time spent at the Hazelwood site
At Lubrizol, we take pride in fostering a vibrant student community throughout the UK, offering diverse opportunities across departments. This Sales and Marketing placement represents an outstanding opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in both marketing and sales within a dynamic business-to-business environment. You will be an integral part of cross-functional teams, supporting account management and product marketing, and driving business growth by contributing directly to commercial strategies.
Provide essential support during customer visits, presentations, training sessions, and commercial activities alongside account managers to deepen client relationships.
Contribute to the development of the annual commercial plan, ensuring alignment with business objectives for assigned accounts.
Work closely with the regional sales team to implement initiatives necessary to execute growth targets and successfully achieve the annual sales plan.
Support account managers in developing, communicating, and implementing strategic regional product line initiatives to strengthen market position.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including strategic marketing, research & development, sales, procurement, supply chain, and operations to support integrated business efforts.
Assist in executing targeted marketing plans designed to generate product awareness, create demand, and drive business expansion.
Facilitate timely technical support for sales and customers by coordinating with the Technology Deployment team to address client needs.
Help with volume forecasting for the European region, contributing to accurate demand planning and inventory management.
Support the compilation and analysis of market management information, including product data, pricing, and promotion insights, to aid informed price and volume decision-making.
Participate in product positioning activities to support customers’ business plans and enhance competitive advantage.
Collaborate with the Marketing group to develop impactful market and internal communications, as well as promotional programs targeted at regional markets.
Actively gather and analyze information to contribute to strategic account plans aimed at growing customer business and increasing overall market share.
Though not a household name, Lubrizol's products and technologies are embedded in everyday life—from the surfaces and fluids in vehicles, to everyday personal care items like shampoos and medicines, and even the clothes worn.
As a Berkshire Hathaway company, Lubrizol combines unique chemistry expertise with formulation, applications capabilities, and market insights to deliver innovative solutions that positively impact customers and their end users worldwide.
Currently studying towards a business-related degree, including a year in industry, aiming for a 2:1 or above.
Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently, delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and relationship-building.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with common business software tools.
A keen interest in the commercial aspects of business, paired with enthusiasm for developing collaborative working relationships.
Competitive salary reflecting the value of your contributions.
Discretionary bonus to reward outstanding performance.
Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days including bank holidays to support work-life balance.
Competitive pension scheme to help plan your financial future.
Flexible working hours promoting a healthy work-life integration.
Opportunities to support your Final Year Project, applying work experience to academic success.
Access to subsidised sports and social clubs (at some locations), promoting wellbeing and team engagement.
Free car parking on-site to ease your commute.
We are passionate, committed, and dedicated to continuous improvement—not just for Lubrizol, but for our employees, customers, and communities worldwide.
We embrace diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Eligibility to work in the UK for the placement duration is required, and candidates must have completed at least two years of their undergraduate degree without graduating before placement commencement.
Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities.
The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.
More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their ethnic origin, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic.