DS Smith

Sustainable Packaging

SalesApprentice

$24k+ Swadlincote, United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“Sales Apprentice at DS Smith. Skills: Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Design. Contacting customers to understand packaging requirements. Managing enquiries and responding to customer queries”

Industry & Context.

Sustainable Packaging

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4–9) or Level 2 Functional Skills, To have lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 consecutive years (funding requirement), Ability to start full-time on 3rd September 2026, Full right to work in the UK

What You'll Do.

Contacting customers to understand packaging requirements

Managing enquiries and responding to customer queries

Liaising with internal teams to ensure orders processed

Developing understanding of DS Smith’s products

Developing understanding of DS Smith’s services

Developing understanding of UK corrugated packaging market

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Liaising with internal teams; Working collaboratively across the business

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