Key Account Sales - Student Placement
At a glance
Entry-level Account Management role at Johnson & Johnson. Wokingham · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Help key account managers carry out joint business plans with customers and deliver the agreed activities
- Track customer trade investment with the trade marketing team and coordinate direction for field account teams
- Connect key accounts with supply chain, customer service and administration teams to keep work moving
- Prepare customer reports and internal updates on category changes, pricing and competitors
- Work with the Contact Lens Customer Activation Team to spot growth opportunities
What you bring
- You have completed at least two years of degree-level study
- Your first-year results meet the stated 2:1 threshold
- You bring a strong interest in business and sales, plus the ability to turn data into practical actions
Who this fits
This placement suits a student looking to build hands-on experience in key account sales and customer activity. It runs for twelve months and is based in Maidenhead, with the office moving to central Maidenhead from October 2026; make sure that location works for you. The selection process includes an assessment centre currently planned for December 2026.
From the employer
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
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Wokingham, Berkshire, United KingdomJob Description:
Duration: 12 months
Sector: Vision
Care Location: Maidenhead
To provide support for the management of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Key Account Customers, actively driving profitable sales growth and share of ACUVUE Contact Lenses, as well as ensuring meticulous creation & execution of agreed activities, in line with the business plans and the Johnson & Johnson Credo.
As a Key Account Support Intern, you'll work alongside National and Key Account Managers, helping bring exciting initiatives to life across our ACUVUE Contact Lenses portfolio. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting projects and ensuring key activities are successfully delivered to customers.
Main responsibilities:
- Work closely with Key Account Managers to support the execution of Joint Business Plans with Customers.
- Help facilitate and coordinate successful execution of Head Office agreed activity within Key Accounts.
- Coordination and monitoring of Customer Trade Investment alongside Trade Marketing.
- Management of consistent communication & direction for Field Team, including Account Managers and Area Sales Managers.
- Key contact for internal functions including supply chain, customer service and admin.
- Support Key Accounts with customer specific reporting & Insights.
- Support with internal insight reports which include category updates, pricing trackers and Competitor reports.
- Work closely with various Contact Lens Customer Activation Team (CAT), helping to identify customer growth opportunities.
Requirements of the role:
- 2 years of degree level study completed
- A minimum of 2:1 achieved in first year of study
- Business related, marketing and digital degree types preferred
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Strong interest in business, sales, and how brands grow in the market
- Analytical mindset with the ability to work with data and turn insights into actions
- Well-organized, proactive, and able to solve problems effectively
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Self-motivated, eager to learn, and driven to achieve goals
- Flexible team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment
- Interest in retail, consumer products, or customer-focused businesses
Why join us?
- Build real-world experience at one of the world’s leading healthcare companies.
- Work on projects that have a real impact on business decisions.
- Build your professional network across multiple business functions.
- Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Take an important step toward your future career while making a difference in patients' lives around the world.
Please note the assessment process will include an Assessment Centre, currently planned for December 2026.
Join us and build your skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a global healthcare company.
Please note that our office will be relocating to central Maidenhead from October 2026. Applicants should ensure that this location is suitable for them.
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