Sales and Commercial - 12 Month Internship

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Are you currently studying for a degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related discipline and looking for a 12-month industrial placement? Sulzer is offering an exciting opportunity for a Sales & Commercial Intern to join our Services Division based in Leeds, West Yorkshire

This 12-month internship will provide valuable hands-on experience across sales, commercial, and marketing functions, giving you exposure to real business challenges and the opportunity to contribute to projects that drive business growth.

The Role

As a Sales & Commercial Intern, you will gain insight into the full sales cycle and support a range of commercial and marketing activities. Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will:

• Develop a strong understanding of Sulzer's service portfolio, customers, and markets.
• Gain exposure to the complete sales process, from opportunity identification through to order placement.
• Support tendering and bid activities, including proposal preparation, pricing, and commercial reviews.
• Learn how to build customer relationships and identify opportunities for new business growth.
• Assist with sales reporting, data analysis, and business insight projects.
• Support marketing campaigns aimed at driving service growth and customer awareness.
• Analyse customer feedback, market trends, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor sales performance, order intake, and profitability metrics.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, reporting, and customer engagement.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an enthusiastic and driven undergraduate who is:

• Currently studying towards a degree in Business, Sales & Marketing, Management, or a related subject, and looking for a 12-month placement.
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical, with an interest in using data to support decision-making.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Curious, eager to learn, and interested in developing a career in sales, commercial, or marketing functions.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

What You'll Gain

• A structured 12-month internship within a global engineering organisation.
• Exposure to sales, commercial, business development, and marketing activities.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful projects with real business impact.
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced commercial professionals.
• Valuable industry experience to support your future career aspirations.
• The chance to develop practical business, communication, and analytical skills.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary 

• Company-wide bonus scheme 

• Medicash Health Cash Plan 

• 33 days holiday 

• Defined pension contribution 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Shopping, entertainment and lifestyle discounts 

• Costco membership option 

• Discounted personal car leasing 

• Long Service Awards 

• Sulzer Learning Pathways and development opportunities 

Onsite Perks 

• Free secure parking with EV charging 

• Modernised working environment 

• 24/7 onsite gym 

• Subsidised canteen 

• Sports & Social Club 

• Multi-faith prayer room 

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

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