Sales & Commercial Lead Generation – Placement Student

We are seeking a motivated Placement Student to support lead generation and early-stage business development activity across DEEP Manufacturing’s priority sectors, including defence, aerospace, energy, marine and other industrial markets.

Requirements

• Currently studying toward a degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to gather information, identify patterns and organise findings clearly.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to support professional customer-facing outreach.
• Commercial curiosity and a genuine interest in B2B sales, business development and market engagement.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate and tailored written messaging for external audiences.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital research tools, with a willingness to learn CRM and AI-enabled prospecting tools.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and discipline in managing data and activity records.
• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to learn in a fast-paced business environment.
• Must be based in Bristol and able to work from DEEP Manufacturing’s Portside location.

Benefits

• Salary – £ competitive
• Annual Leave – 25 days, plus statutory holidays
• Parking – Free onsite parking
• On-the-job training