Commercial Industrial Placement

Job Title: Commercial Industrial Placement

Location: Hemel Hempstead (3 days a week in office, 2 days remote, ad hoc travel across UK required)

Job Length: 12 months starting July 2026

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon – Fri)

Attractive compensation package with comprehensive benefits:

•  Monthly product allowance – alcoholic   non-alcoholic options available
•  Private Medical options
•  Life Assurance
•  Company bonus scheme
•  Access to 24/7 GP services
•  Enhanced pension contribution
•  Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
•  Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers  soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favorites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic's brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the license rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

Carlsberg Britvic operates across the UK with a comprehensive network, featuring six production plants and 16 logistics depots that cater to customers nationwide. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

Application Process:

Applications close on 11th January.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to our assessment centre on 5th February. The process includes interviews, group tasks, and presentations.

 About the role:

This 12-month placement offers practical experience in our Commercial sales teams, designed for students seeking to develop core commercial skills in a challenging FMCG environment. You'll work alongside experienced Account Managers, supporting key customer accounts in our Off trade team (major retailers and grocery stores). You'll gain exposure to sales strategy, data analysis, and customer relationship management, contributing to real business projects and learning how commercial decisions affect business growth.

 High-achieving performers may be fast-tracked to apply for our Commercial Sales Graduate Programme upon completion of your degree, providing a clear pathway to further career development within Carlsberg Britvic.

Role Responsibilities: 

• Upload and manage promotional activity in internal systems, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
• Support the setup and tracking of rebates, investments, and promotional spend
• Manage invoices, rebates, and promotional tracking, supporting audit processes
• Turn data into actionable insights to support commercial decision-making
• Prepare sales materials and presentations for internal and customer meetings
• Maintain business plan trackers and update commercial documentation
• Participate in select customer meetings to observe and support account management processes

You will thrive by gaining exposure to real business challenges where your initiative and innovative thinking will help you develop practical solutions. First-hand experience - it's the fastest way to learn. 

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Undergraduate student on a business-related degree, eligible for a year in industry
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working in teams and building relationships
• Proficient in handling data and systems; at ease with numbers and spreadsheets
• Self-motivated, with an initiative-taking attitude and a willingness to learn in a challenging environment
• Evidence of practical results in academic or extracurricular activities
• Proficient organisational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in retail, sales, and commercial operations in FMCG

Our commitment to diversity equity   inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history's, innovation of products and some of the UK's most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.