Trainee Sales and Management UK

Greater Manchester / Northern Powerhouse Region
Junior, Career start
Work experience

Office, administration, processing
Sales, Key Accounting

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We strive for a world where buildings do not waste energy. SIGA creates airtight, energy-efficient building envelopes using high-quality membranes, adhesive tapes, and sealants, which are distributed worldwide. Around 650 employees in 24 countries work every day to make this vision a reality.

Successfully graduated from university and equipped with initial work experience? Then it’s time for you to join us on this journey towards shaping the construction industry for a stronger, more sustainable future. The SIGA trainee programme provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation for your career. With the support of personal mentoring and coaching, you will take on responsibility from day one, developing your expertise and leadership skills.

Qualifications and Competences

Business-oriented / Construction & Built Environment / Engineering undergraduate degree (preferably Master’s level). Additionally, you have a minimum of two years' work experience post-graduation.
Having lived in the UK for more than 5 years, you are willing to travel within the UK (some overnight stays included) and for an international stay in Switzerland (up to 6 months).
Proficient language skills in English (level C2), additional languages are an advantage, and you have a high level of digital literacy.
Driven by ambition, continuous learning and personal growth, with the initiative to take ownership and deliver results in a dynamic environment, supported by strong sales acumen and a proven track record of leadership and achievement.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to engage effectively with different personalities, collaborate across teams and create value for customers.

Trainee Programme

The SIGA trainee programme is designed to prepare you for future key roles within the UK organisation. It combines about 18 months of practical experience in the UK and Switzerland with an in-depth understanding of our business, culture, and ways of working.

Start your exciting journey: During an intensive 2-month onboarding phase at our headquarters in Switzerland and in the UK market, you will receive training on our SIGA product range, as well as our market and sales approach. Over the following 8–10 months, you will take ownership of your own sales area in the Northern Powerhouse region, identifying new business opportunities, developing customer relationships and supporting construction professionals with tailored solutions.

Broaden your perspective: For 3–6 months at our Swiss headquarters, you will work across various departments and collaborate with colleagues from throughout the organisation. This phase will deepen your understanding of how SIGA operates as a whole, expand your internal network and give you the opportunity to contribute to cross-functional initiatives.

Invest in your long-term growth: At SIGA, we believe in developing talent from within. Depending on your strengths and interests, you will have the opportunity to grow into a project leadership or management role and make a lasting contribution to our shared vision.

Because your trainee journey is only the beginning…

What we offer

Meaningful Impact: Become a part of our highly motivated SIGA team and make an effective contribution against global climate change and for the protection of our environment.
Work-life Balance: Enjoy 25 days of paid holiday plus UK bank holidays, with the option to extend your annual time off by up to two additional weeks of unpaid leave.
Learning & Development: Benefit from comprehensive onboarding, hands-on training and continuous professional development. Through our SIGA Campus, internal mentoring and external training opportunities, we invest in your long-term growth.
Career Opportunities: Take on exciting challenges in an international and growing family business. Whether as a specialist, project leader or future people leader, you will have the opportunity to shape your own career path.
Responsibility: From day one, you will be trusted with meaningful tasks and projects. Supported by experienced colleagues and mentors, you will quickly gain ownership and make your personal contribution to our joint success.