Student Assistant - Commercial Sales at Arla Foods

Full-Time | Immediate Start Available

Joblink are proud to be supporting the recruitment of a Student Assistant to support the Arla Food's Commercial Sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised student looking to gain commercial experience within a leading global food business while developing the skills needed for a future career in sales, account management, marketing, or the wider agricultural sector.

Arla is a farmer-owned cooperative at the heart of British dairy farming, and this role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting customer-facing commercial teams while working alongside experienced business and account managers.

About the Team

The Sales Team acts as the face of Arla to its customers, working closely with major retailers and partners on a daily basis. The team is responsible for building strong customer relationships, driving commercial growth, supporting product performance, and ensuring value is returned to the farmers who own the cooperative.

Working within a collaborative and environment, you'll have the opportunity to engage with colleagues across all levels of the business, including senior leaders, while gaining exposure to a variety of commercial functions.

About the Role

This role sits within the Commercial Sales function and provides vital support across a range of commercial activities, projects, events, and administrative processes. You will work with multiple stakeholders and departments, helping to coordinate activity, manage logistics, and ensure key projects are delivered efficiently.

This is a development-focused opportunity designed specifically for individuals at the beginning of their careers. Training and support will be provided, allowing you to build confidence, develop professional skills, and gain valuable business experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the organisation and coordination of agricultural shows, exhibitions, customer events, and trade shows.
• Assisting with event management activities and logistics planning.
• Coordinating product samples, site bookings, deliveries, and external suppliers.
• Supporting the setup and administration of new product line launches.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to Business Managers and Account Managers.
• Assisting with team meetings, commercial projects, and sales initiatives.
• Supporting shopper marketing campaigns and customer activations.
• Working closely with colleagues from different departments to coordinate activities and projects.
• Maintaining records, reports, and documentation.
• Producing and updating presentations, spreadsheets, and other business materials using Microsoft Office.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• A strong problem solver with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Interested in pursuing a future career within sales, account management, marketing, or the agricultural sector.

A full UK driving licence would be advantageous, as occasional travel may be required for events and customer visits.

What You'll Gain

• Valuable commercial experience within a leading FMCG organisation.
• Exposure to sales, account management, customer engagement, and marketing functions.
• Opportunities to attend agricultural events, trade shows, farms, and customer visits.
• Mentoring and support from experienced professionals.
• Insight into how a large farmer-owned cooperative operates.
• Potential access to future career opportunities, including graduate schemes, apprenticeships, and permanent roles within Arla.

The Best Part

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to get out into the business and experience the agricultural industry first-hand. From attending agricultural shows and customer events to visiting farms and supporting commercial activities, no two days are the same. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of experiences while helping support British farming and the food industry.

Application Information

Applications for this role will close on 20th September 2026. However, we may close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified before this date, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit both an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills align with the position.

Please note: applications submitted without both a CV and a cover letter will not be considered.

If you're looking to gain real commercial experience, build a strong foundation for your future career, and join a business committed to developing early-career talent, we'd love to hear from you.