Internship: Sales Assistant

Interviews expected to be held w/c 22 April 2024

Salary: Grade 3 (£22,214 p.a.)

This role will be based on the University campus. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a current University of Leeds undergraduate student with an interest in business and sales? Do you have creative flair and an innovative approach? Would you like to gain lots of valuable experience working in a fast-paced, hard-working but fun business and sales environment? 

We are looking for a student intern to join our busy Sales Team at The Edge, our on-campus Health and Fitness Centre, for 12 months from July 2024. The Sport and Physical Activity department at the University of Leeds is in charge of a varied offering which includes The Edge. This is our flagship facility on the main campus. You can find out more about Sport and Physical Activity at the University of Leeds at https://sport.leeds.ac.uk/

An exciting opportunity has now arisen to work in our Marketing, Communications and Sales team to provide a range of sales and business support to the Sport and Physical Activity team. The role will support the Marketing, Communications and Sales team in meeting challenging membership targets to help achieve our new sports strategy. We are looking for a team player who is highly motivated, organised and who can deliver outstanding customer service. 

Working within the sales team, and reporting to the Sales and Membership Manager, you will act as the point of contact for all membership matters and play a key role in raising our profile to new audiences and enhancing our reputation. A range of sales and administrative duties, including processing memberships and payment and assisting in the organisation of events and open days, also forms a key part of this role. You will also be responsible for contributing to the development of the wider sales plan, along with evaluating the impact of promotional activity and understanding our customers through market research.

You will be a current undergraduate student at the University of Leeds who is looking for a placement year opportunity as part of your degree.  You will have experience in business or marketing with excellent communication skills.  You’ll also have the ability to build relationships quickly and easily and work effectively as part of a team.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Charlie Whitehill-Sharkey, Sales & Membership Manager

Email: [email protected]

Location:  Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Facilities Directorate
School/Institute:  Marketing & Communications
Category:  Operational Support
Grade: 
Grade 3
Salary: 
£22,214
per annum
Post Type: 
Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (End June 2025)
Release Date:  Tuesday 12 March 2024
Closing Date:  Sunday 07 April 2024
Reference:  FDMKC1005
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