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FMCG
Early careers in FMCG
The fast-moving consumer goods sector is a great
place to get your career started
Most FMCG companies are large, established businesses and
many offer graduate schemes, internships and apprenticeships.
As a graduate, you'll need to have obtained or be expecting to
obtain a degree, usually in a relevant subject. In return, you can
expect training, mentoring and coaching from colleagues, to give
you a thorough insight into the business.
Apprenticeships cover a range of areas, from engineering and
packaging through to supply chain, while internships - which
typically last around 10 weeks, in areas such as HR or finance
- give you a chance to experience the business and the possibility
of securing a position on a graduate programme afterwards.
Take a look at the websites of some of the bigger players such
as Unilever and Diageo, and head to their careers section for more
information. There you'll be able to find out more about what
programmes are on offer and may also be able to apply online.
as a passion for food and beverages.
How much can I earn? The average
salary is around £38,000.
SENIOR BEAUTY BUYER
If you're into beauty products, this could
" It's a vast and highly competitive market,
employing more than 400,000 people "
packaging components, meeting technical
standards and ensuring compliance.
What skills and qualifications do I need?
A technical background and education in
a subject such as engineering, science or
chemistry are ideal, as well as enthusiasm
for packaging and sustainability.
Project management experience is
beneficial, as is a working knowledge of
packaging materials and technologies.
How much can I earn? Starting salaries
are around £28,000, increasing to about
£42,000 with experience. A promotion
to a packaging management role could
see you earn around £52,000 a year.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
As a source of technical and creative
expertise, you'll be expected to
recommend and design technical
solutions and influence the business
to implement new products. Working
with stakeholders, you'll develop and
implement robust technical solutions
to solve business problems.
What skills and qualifications do I need?
You'll need between three and five
years' experience of building software,
with proficiencies including Java and
Spring. You'll also need a degree in
engineering and/or technology, as well
be your dream job! Your role is to plan,
source and develop a commercially
successful range of beauty products, and
research the product landscape in order
to keep current with industry trends.
What skills and qualifications do I need?
You'll need around four years' experience
in beauty buying, together with good
negotiating skills and a strong commercial
understanding of the industry. It's a fastpaced
sector, so you need to be able to work
under pressure and be very organised.
How much can I earn? The average wage for
a senior role is around £35,000 to £46,000,
rising to £55,000 with experience.
Find out more
* BCS, The Chartered
Institute for IT
bcs.org
* Chartered Institute of
Procurement & Supply
www.cips.org
* Logical Resources FMCG
logicalfmcg.co.uk
* Retail Choice
retailchoice.com
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