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Job Title: Level 6 Sales and Marketing apprenticeship
Location : Peterborough PE1, Cambridgeshire
Salary: Starting at £22,000 per year
Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Discount/Benefits Scheme, Employee Assistance Scheme, 9% Annual Bonus, Pension Scheme, Share Scheme, Free Parking.
Who we are and what we do: “Winning culture, winning team”
Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
Caterpillar owns a complex portfolio of brands. At the Peterborough facility we are responsible for the marketing, sales and manufacturing of industrial engines for both the Cat and Perkins brands.
- To learn more about the Cat brand please use the link: https://www.caterpillar.com/en/brands/cat.html
- To learn more about the Perkins brand please use the link: https://www.caterpillar.com/en/brands/perkins.html
What we can do for you: “Find your success with a Global Leader”
From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.
You power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.
The Apprenticeship: “Let’s do the work”
Are you looking to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment? Would you like to work in a department that encourages your creativity? Do you enjoy gathering and analysing data? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, our Level 6 Sales and Marketing apprenticeship could be the ideal apprenticeship scheme for you!
We are looking for 2 talented apprentices to join our Sales and Marketing team at our Peterborough facility. This degree apprenticeship scheme will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities. Through combining university-based learning with on-the-job training you’ll learn the latest skills and knowledge from our experts. Pathways potentially available:
Level 6 Chartered Manager
Level 6 Marketing Manager
As a Sales and Marketing apprentice you will support serving our customers and marketing our products worldwide. Work is likely to include, but not be limited to:
Understand customer needs and develop product requirements to deliver customer value
Maintaining existing relationships with customers, and winning new business from our competitors
Analysing data to understand the current and future market and customer needs
Analysing new opportunities, and defining our brand and product positioning
Develop and execute strategies to take our new product to market
Given the global focus of our business, our apprentices could also be presented with the opportunity to travel overseas.
What we need from you: “Knowledge and competencies”
GCSE: Five GCSEs at Level 4 (C) or above including Maths and English.
A-Levels: Minimum of 96 tariff points.
NOTE: Equivalent academic qualifications to the above requirements welcome. You can apply with predicted grades. If you’re successful at the interview stage, the job offer will be conditional on you achieving the required grades before September 2023.
Post Apprenticeship: “You can build the career you want here”
On successful completion of this apprenticeship you are very likely to be offered a position within our world-class team with plenty of opportunity for long-term progression. Many of our former apprentices now occupy senior management roles within our organisation as career development is the foundation to all our apprenticeship schemes. Depending on the needs of the business, you may also be offered the chance to complete additional qualifications.
We are passionate about our people and their development, and our professionally accredited apprenticeships schemes stand as testament to that. It’s your time and talent, make it counts. Join us today!
Things you need to know:
Go Live: January 16, 2023
Closing Date: March 19, 2023
Interview Date: Between April 11 and 20, 2023
Employment Start Date: September 11, 2023
The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
NOTE: Please apply on maximum of two apprenticeship schemes, please do not apply for multiple roles. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other roles at a later stage.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here .