Commercial Placement Student

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 Placement Student Function: Commercial Location: Bolton Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contact Hours: Hybrid Are you a motivated and ambitious student looking for a placement opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic commercial environment? We are seeking a talented placement student to join our Commercial Department for an exciting and rewarding 12 month placement year.  About Us   Be part of a great family. As an organisation that is 149 years old, with a clear purpose and values, we provide staple products that help to feed our nation. You’ve probably tasted our products – now have a taste of what it means to be part of the family behind developing, creating and delivering all the incredible products that we’re famous for. We’re proud of our heritage and we love our brand, we know you will too! We are a leading company in our industry, known for our commitment to excellence and innovation. Our Commercial Department plays a crucial role in driving the success of our business by developing and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance our market presence and customer satisfaction. The Role   As a placement student in our Commercial Department, you will have the opportunity to: Assist the teams with the development and implementation of ongoing projects, liaising with contacts, both within Warburtons and external service providers as appropriate. Build knowledge and understanding of shopper & market data sources, e.g. Nielsen, Vypr, IGD Analysis in order to enable greater market understanding across the teams, helping with reports and analysis. Provide ad hoc support on customer and market analysis as and when requested by the commercial team. Working alongside the product & innovation team to support the product development process from concept generation through to launch and post-implementation review.   Essential Ingredients   Be able to learn new concepts and subjects quickly. Ability to quickly grasp a good working knowledge of market data sources. Excellent organisational skills with a strong focus on results. Strong commercial and business acumen Excellent analytical and reporting ability Self-motivated with a high level of tenacity Excellent organisational skills Flexible and adaptable team player Well-developed verbal and commercial skills. Excellent IT Skills, specifically excel and PowerPoint. Be able to manage and support small projects Geographically mobile and flexible in location.   Extra Dough   You will want to know what your bread is worth: Family time is important to us, and we know it will be to you, so you can purchase up to an extra week’s annual leave. Products you will love along with deals and retail discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website. Continued investment in your personal development Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!  Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service.   We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do