Vital Group is one of the fastest growing providers of critical power support solutions and EV charging infrastructure in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted turnkey solutions partner within our respective markets, and we will do this by re-setting customer service benchmarks and transforming customer expectations with honesty, integrity, and passion.
Our work is delivered by a team of well trained, equipped, and motivated Engineers, supported by a 24/7/365 Operations capability, and led by a diversely skilled Leadership Team.
Vital Group expects all its employees to act as ‘co-owners’ of the business, and to always put safety first, followed closely by customer satisfaction and commercial success. Our values are ones that promote the best behaviour and team ethics, and we believe that this requirement will drive profitable growth and make Vital Group a fantastic place to build a career.
This role is office-based, 5 days a week, in our Chester Operations Centre, operating Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00. It is offered as a one-year internship, with the opportunity to apply for permanent positions or further career opportunities within the business upon successful completion.
Job Overview – Sales & Marketing Intern
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Sales & Marketing Intern to support our business development and marketing functions. This role offers hands-on experience in lead generation, customer outreach, and campaign support, providing valuable exposure to the full sales cycle within a fast-paced commercial environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with our internal field sales team, contributing to outbound marketing activities, enquiry management, and the coordination of company introduction materials. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in sales, marketing, or business development.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
* Manage and monitor multiple lead generation portals to identify potential business opportunities.
* Conduct contact sourcing via email, telephone, and LinkedIn to support outbound prospecting.
* Assist in executing outbound marketing campaigns, including email sequences and follow-up communication.
* Collaborate closely with the internal field sales team to track and qualify enquiries.
* Maintain accurate enquiry and lead tracking through CRM systems or spreadsheets.
* Support the preparation and organisation of company introduction packs, including collating, and dispatching materials.
* Assist with market research, competitor analysis, and data gathering to support strategic decisions.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of lead generation and marketing processes.
* To work positively and communicate professionally across the team, providing an effective contribution to work tasks
Person Specification
Criteria - Education, Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Confident and professional manner when speaking with customers or prospects.
* Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Interest in sales, marketing, or business development.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
Desirable:
* Experience using CRM, marketing or sales platforms.
* Familiarity with LinkedIn outreach or lead generation tools.
* Previous internship or work experience in a commercial or marketing role.
What you can expect:
* Exposure to real-world sales and marketing operations in a dynamic business environment and training from experienced professionals.
* Opportunity to build valuable skills in customer communication, data management, and campaign execution.
* Potential for future employment opportunities within the company based on performance.
* All employees receive 25 days leave (or equivalent pro-rata) per annum, plus additional bank holiday days.
* Eligibility to join Vitality, Private Healthcare Scheme, and BHSF Healthcare Cash Plan, after 6 months of service.