2026 Commercial Future Leadership Scheme

Reckitt Benckiser

  • Slough, Berkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
We are ReckittHome to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.​Sales​Our commercial functions are at the heart of Reckitt. We pride ourselves on our unique way of driving growth for some of the world's most loved and trusted health, hygiene and nutrition brands.Our purpose and fight are what motivates us to design and deliver distinctive communications throughout our consumer funnel, so that we deliver category growth as well as a positive impact on society. You will work on the front line of strategic execution and at the centre of product delivery within a FTSE10 Company and one of the top 3 TV advertisers in the UK - with results that consistently outperform our competitors.Our brands are Number 1 or Number 2 brands in all their primary markets and we work with key retail players like Tesco, Boots, Asda and Sainsbury (amongst many others!). You will be able to say that you work for the most successful market innovator in the sector - with 30% of sales over three years coming from new products - and a company recognised for the strength of its commercial capabilities, offering numerous career opportunities within Sales & Marketing.About the roleReckitt is seeking bright, enthusiastic Graduates to join our Commercial team. You'll be a pivotal part of a team shaping the customer journey and contribute to our passionate pursuit of building meaningful brand experiences. If you're brimming with creative ideas and ready to turn market trends into action, this is your chance to influence a leading brand or customers trajectory. Dive into data, trends, and strategies to elevate our market presence and be at the forefront of innovation!Our Commercial Future Leadership Scheme is made up of 2 year-long rotations that will give you a well-rounded holistic view of Sales and Marketing, ensuring that when you roll off the scheme, you have all of the tools and knowledge to be successful in either National Account Management or Brand Management. Both of your rotations will be based in our UKI office in Slough, Berkshire.At the end of the 2 year scheme you will transition into a full time permanent role in either sales or marketing.Please note that the scheme will begin on September 1st 2026.Application deadline is 7th October 2025.Your responsibilitiesIn summary, you'll:
- Collaborate on new product launches and brand initiatives, including tracking the success of these ventures.- Support the National Accounts Team on implementing the joint business plans for your account portfolio.
- Conduct regular analysis and present monthly performance reviews, share insights, and recommended actions.- Achieve net revenue, gross margin, 4P targets (product, placement, price & promotion) and net working capital targets for a specified account.
- Contribute creative and innovative ideas for brand growth and elevate market presence.- Work with the in-store merchandising team to deliver best practice in-store sales execution, on shelf availability, and promotional compliance.
- Analyse competitive landscape and market trends to inform strategic decisions.
- Support the execution of local marketing and promotional activities, learning from best practices and results.The experience we're looking for- Recent or current graduate, we are open to any degree!
- Any previous experience in marketing or sales roles, although not essential, will be highly valued.
- A blend of analytical prowess and creative thinking.
- Effective communication and presentation abilities.The skills for successAnalytical skills, Presentation skills, Creativity, FMCG/Consumer Health ExperienceWhat we offerWith inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.EqualityWe recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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