Sales Graduate

Welcome to the Sysco GB Merchandising Graduate Programme!

At Sysco, food is at the centre of everything we do. As a global leader in food service wholesale distribution we operate with over 76,000 colleagues across 10 countries worldwide. Driven by our purpose to connect the world to share food and care for one another, we’re proud to supply the expertise, products and partnerships that power every corner of the industry - from independent high street cafes to large‑scale corporate customers, and from hospitals and schools to pubs, restaurants and fine dining establishments across the UK.

Our Sales Graduate Programme is your opportunity to be at the forefront of those relationships. You’ll play a key role in helping our customers succeed, driving growth through insight‑led selling, and building long‑term partnerships in a fast‑paced, commercially driven environment. This is where you start building a career that brings exceptional food, service and support to the communities we serve.

From day one, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across our sales operation, working closely with experienced sales professionals and account managers. You’ll engage directly with customers of all sizes - understanding their needs, recommending the right solutions, and helping them get the most from their relationship with Sysco.

This is a role for confident communicators who enjoy building trust, having honest conversations and influencing decisions that deliver value for both the customer and the business. We’re looking for ambitious, curious graduates who enjoy working with people, solving problems, and using data and insight to shape conversations.

If you’re motivated by targets, energised by collaboration, and excited to take ownership of your impact, you’ll thrive here.

Your journey starts here - let’s make it extraordinary.

The Sysco GB Graduate Programme is designed to give you an exciting and inspiring start to your career. You’ll gain hands on experience, take part in structured learning, and receive personalised mentorship to help you transition into the workplace and develop the skills and confidence needed to grow as a future leader. Through key business rotations, you’ll work on real projects, collaborate with a variety of teams, and gain valuable exposure to senior leaders.

• A structured learning and development plan to build both your technical and professional capabilities

• Mentorship from experienced professionals who will support, guide, and challenge you throughout the programme

• Business placements that give you the experience and exposure to build your skills within merchandising

• Networking opportunities with graduates, colleagues, and industry partners to help you grow your professional network

• Continued professional development including workshops, training sessions, and access to learning resources to accelerate your growth

• Exposure to senior leaders providing valuable insights and helping you build your profile across the organisation

• Clear opportunities for career progression and continued development opportunities post programme

As part of the Sysco Sales Graduate Programme, you’ll begin your journey with a comprehensive introduction to Sysco GB, our Sales function, and the teams we collaborate with across the business. This foundation will help you understand how we serve our customers, how different sales teams operate, and how our commercial decisions come together to support both local high street customers and large‑scale corporate accounts.

Year 1:
Building Core Sales Skills

In your first year, you’ll complete four key placements, rotating across different sales teams and customer types. Each placement is designed to give you hands‑on exposure to the breadth of our sales operation - from local field sales and account management to strategic customer teams. You’ll work with experienced sales professionals, supporting live accounts and gradually taking on responsibility as your confidence grows.

Throughout the year, you’ll get to grips with core sales skills, understand the needs of different customer segments, and learn how we tailor our approach to deliver…