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Universtiy Intern - Strategic Accounts

Number of opportunities: 1  
Salary: £26,000 (Not flexible)  
Closing date: 26/10/2026

 

This is a 12-month paid internship starting September 2027. The role is head office based requiring a minimum of 2 days a week to be worked from our office in Winnersh. 

 

INTRODUCING THE OPPORTUNITY 

 

The Strategic Accounts team builds long-term partnerships with some of the UK’s largest animal health customers. This internship will provide dedicated support for the Amazon account, helping the team turn customer, sales and market information into clear actions that drive profitable growth. Working day to day with the Amazon Customer Lead, you will support business planning, performance tracking, digital activation and cross-functional projects. The role offers practical exposure to e-commerce account management and to the commercial decisions behind product availability, online content, advertising, promotions and customer negotiations.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

 

  • Track and summarise Amazon sales, stock, forecast and profitability measures, highlighting changes, risks and opportunities for the Customer Lead.
  • Support the Amazon annual business plan and joint planning activity by maintaining actions, preparing meeting materials and coordinating inputs from internal teams.
  • Work with Strategic Accounts, Marketing, Category, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and global colleagues on Amazon priorities and projects.
  • Use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and internal reporting tools to maintain dashboards and analyse product availability, stock cover, online sales, promotional performance, advertising and third-party seller activity.
  • Help improve Amazon execution by supporting product content optimisation, identifying performance gaps and following agreed actions through to completion.

 

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

 

You will gain hands-on experience of managing a major e-commerce customer, including how sales, inventory, pricing, promotions, advertising and online content influence performance. You will develop practical skills in data analysis, business planning, project coordination and the preparation of clear commercial recommendations. You will also build confidence working across functions and with global colleagues, while learning how a strategic account team balances customer partnership, market dynamics and profitable growth.

 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM A BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNSHIP

 

  • Meaningful work and real responsibilities from the start, with opportunities to contribute to projects that matter. 
  • Joining with a large cohort of exceptional students, you will receive a clear placement plan setting out key projects, milestones and your learning goals for the year. 
  • Support from your manager, your team and HR, with regular feedback and development conversations. 
  • Learning opportunities beyond the role, including workshops, networking, career insights and exposure to different parts of the business. 
  • Access to coaching, mentoring and online learning resources, including  Boehringer’s virtual University. 
  • The opportunity to build professional confidence, workplace skills and a network across the organisation. 

 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

 

  • Currently studying for a degree in business, marketing, economics, data analytics, e-commerce or a related subject, and completing a placement year as part of the course.
  • A minimum of three A levels at grades ABB, or equivalent.
  • The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship.
  • The ability to travel independently to the usual place of work and, where required, to other sites.
  • Comfortable working with numerical information and able to use Microsoft Excel to organise, analyse and present data accurately.

 

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

 

  • An interest in e-commerce, digital retail, consumer products or animal health.
  • Experience using Excel, PowerPoint or data visualisation to turn information into clear insights through university, work or extracurricular projects.

 

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

 

  • Communicates clearly and professionally in writing and conversation. 
  • Works collaboratively, builds positive relationships and contributes own ideas proactively. 
  • Organises tasks, manages time and meets agreed deadlines. 
  • Takes ownership of learning, asks questions and responds positively to feedback. 
  • Adapts to changing priorities and approaches work with curiosity and initiative. 
  • Uses AI appropriately to deliver work. Confident with Microsoft Office and is willing to learn new systems and technology. 
  • Acts professionally and follows relevant policies, procedures, legal obligations and health, safety and environmental requirements. 

 

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK  

 

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work 

 

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