About
At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 141 years.
Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.
Title
Commercial Graduate (Executive)
Function
Commercial
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full-time Monday to Friday
Location
Year 1 based out in the field nationally, Year 2 based North West.
Interviews
Assessment Centres (Bolton Head Office), July onwards.
Overview
Are you an ambitious and aspiring future Commercial Manager, recently graduated and looking to build a career in the FMCG industry with the UK’s most chosen brand? Then our Commercial Graduate roles at Warburtons are perfect for you!
Our Heritage and Brand
We’re proud of our heritage and love our brand. Working alongside our Commercial team, you'll be given responsibility from the start, acting as a brand ambassador for our products. You will participate in our 3-year Commercial Academy programme, gaining a strong understanding of our business and products. After an initial induction, you will be assigned your own territory and start selling Warburtons products immediately!
Programme Details
In your first 12 months, you'll visit customers across the country to support their business and ours, then transition into other Commercial areas in the North West. Building relationships and collaborating across the business is vital.
We are committed to your ongoing training and development, providing opportunities for career growth within the company.
Role and Responsibilities
We seek enthusiastic, motivated individuals with a passion for food retail and bakery. The programme offers field experience, understanding business and customer operations, and later moving into head office roles in various Commercial functions such as Customer, Category, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
Our campaigns have featured celebrities like George Clooney, Peter Kaye, and Olivia Colman. You will work with experienced colleagues and develop essential skills to advance your career toward leadership roles.
Essential Ingredients
* Mobility: ability to travel nationally and be based in North West after Year 1
* Full driving license
* Confidence to work independently
* Curiosity about market trends
* Ambition for personal development
* Graduate with a 2:1 or above; GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above
Benefits
* Company car
* Investment in personal development through our Future Stars programme
* Profit sharing
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days
* Award-winning pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discounts and fully stocked kitchens
* Health and wellbeing support, including physiotherapy and a confidential helpline
Workplace Values
We value diversity and inclusivity, creating an environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of background.
Location
Bolton, England
Language
English
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