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Trade Marketing Graduate
Graduate Trade Marketing Scheme at FBC UK
We are FBC UK
FBC UK, featuring Fox’s and Burton’s, bakes the UK’s most incredible biscuits—home to iconic brands like Maryland, Fox’s, Jammie Dodger & Rocky.
Our eight bakeries across the UK (Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset), along with HQ in St Pauls, employ over 4,000 passionate colleagues. Our success comes from both our products—and our people. We thrive on innovation, creativity, and collaboration, believing everyone has the chance to grow and succeed.
We’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), fostering an environment where every colleague can excel. With strong learning opportunities and a focus on community values, FBC UK isn’t just a workplace—it’s a family where ambition and authenticity drive growth.
About the Role
As a graduate in Trade Marketing, you’ll gain practical experience across departments, with mentorship from industry leaders. You’ll work on real projects, develop key skills, and contribute to a winning team while supporting iconic UK brands.
This 12-month programme starts with a company induction and then hands-on work in the Category & Insights Team. You’ll help develop strategies to boost sales, analyse data, and present insights to drive business growth—all while working alongside a supportive graduate cohort and firm matches across FBC.
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Ideal if you’re eager to learn, passionate about driving impact, and ready to combine tradition with innovation.
Main Responsibilities
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Customer Collaboration
- Build strong, strategic relationships with retail partners.
- Provide insight-led recommendations to support category growth.
- Identify and champion initiatives that drive brand and category success.
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Impactful Insights
- Analyse data from Nielsen, Circana, Kantar, and retailers to spot trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable business recommendations.
- Deliver monthly category reporting to guide decision-making.
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Team Development
- Champion best practice in insights and storytelling.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, RGM, and Shopper teams to align strategies.
- Contribute to a culture of curiosity, learning, and continuous improvement.
Who We Are Looking For
- A recent graduate with a natural fit for Trade Marketing.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to transform data into informed decisions.
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, familiarity with Power BI a plus.
- A natural ability to build positive relationships across stakeholder groups.
- Curious, self-motivated, with a can-do attitude.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proactive, organised, and collaborative—someone who consistently delivers results.
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Next Steps
Upload your CV highlighting relevant skills. Our Talent Acquisition Partners will review submissions and conduct phone screening calls for shortlisted candidates. Successful applicants will be invited to an interview at our St Pauls HQ.
Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to every applicant. If you don’t receive feedback, assume your application was not selected for this role on this occasion. We encourage repeat applications for future opportunities.
Diversity Statement
FBC UK values diversity and inclusion—believing everyone’s unique talents drive innovation and success. We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, fostering a multicultural, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture. Unleash your potential and choose FBC UK.
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