Commercial Sales Graduate 2027 - Hemel Hempstead

Working Hours:

35 Hours per week – Monday - Friday

Attractive compensation package with extensive 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

About the role

Within this three-year rotational graduate programme, you'll complete two commercial placements designed to give you real experience, real responsibility and a solid foundation for your future career. Starting in Year 1 on a major customer account, you'll then spend Years 2 and 3 in an account management or customer category role.

You'll learn how we grow iconic brands, build effective customer partnerships and deliver business results across both the on-trade and off-trade, working with some of the UK's biggest retailers, pubs, restaurants, stadiums and leisure venues. Along the way, you'll gain exposure to cross-functional teams, learn from experienced leaders and develop the skills, confidence and commercial mindset to step into a permanent commercial role at the end of the programme.

We will be looking for new joiners to start on 26th July 2027. If you have any annual leave booked during that time, please make your recruiter aware.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work with some of the UK's biggest retail and hospitality customers.
• Turn sales and customer data into insights that drive commercial decisions.
• Support customer plans, promotions and projects that deliver real business impact.
• Build relationships with teams across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Present ideas and recommendations to a variety of stakeholders.
• Develop your commercial and negotiation skills through practical experience.
• Handle projects and contribute to shaping future growth.

Your Development Journey

Year 1: Learn the Fundamentals

• Build a solid understanding of our customers, brands and commercial business.
• Gain direct experience supporting a major customer account.
• Develop core skills in data analysis, planning and stakeholder management.

Year 2: Increase Your Ownership

• Be responsible for projects and key work streams.
• Use insights to inform customer and category decisions.
• Build confidence working with stakeholders across the business.

Year 3: Lead and Deliver

• Own larger projects and commercial initiatives.
• Shape decisions and help guide customer discussions.
• Develop the skills and confidence needed for your next career step.

Where This Could Take You

By the end of the programme, you'll have the skills, experience and network to move into a commercial role and accelerate your career at Carlsberg Britvic. Whether that's Account Management, Category, Revenue Growth Management or another commercial pathway, you'll be ready to make an impact from day one.

Experience and Key Attributes

• Graduates from any discipline (degree within last 3 years). No specific subject degree is required.
• Commercial awareness and curiosity with an interest in customers, consumers and brands.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail and an engaged attitude
• Evidence of motivation and achievement in academic or non-academic activities
• Demonstrated leadership and structured work methodology
• Results-driven, willing to learn, and thrive in a team environment
• Comfortable working with numbers and able to turn data into meaningful insight
• Self-motivated and comfortable handling assigned projects
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and confidence building relationships
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Application Process

Applications close on 11th December 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will complete psychometric testing and be invited to our assessment centre on 9th February 2027. The process includes interviews, group tasks, and presentations.

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

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.