Commercial Internship Programme - Tesco Ireland

About us

Our core purpose, "Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day" means we always keep customers at the heart of what we do, while also reflecting our responsibilities to the communities we serve and to society more broadly.

At Tesco, inclusion means that Everyone’s Welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect; by valuing individuality and uniqueness we create a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the heart of Tesco. It is embedded in our values: we treat people how they want to be treated.

We always want our colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work and we are committed to helping them be at their best. Across the Tesco group we are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Our office is based in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin and Tesco has embraced hybrid working. We have open plan offices and informal breakout spaces so teams can collaborate together. We’ve a subsidised colleague restaurant for all breakfast, lunch and snack requirements.

At the weekly “Team 5” update you'll get to hear about exciting events happening across our stores and any important business updates. We have stunning views of Dublin Bay from our office and are ideally located next to public transport options and lots of handy amenities in the local area.

About the role

Join Tesco Ireland’s 10-week Commercial Internship Programme and gain hands-on experience in one of Ireland’s leading retail businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about our business, work alongside experienced colleagues, and contribute to projects that make a real difference for our customers, colleagues and the planet.

During the programme, you'll gain exposure to key areas of our Commercial function, rotating across our Fresh and Packaged Food teams while developing an understanding of how Tesco sources, ranges and delivers products that customers love. You'll learn how to build supplier relationships, contribute to the development of new product lines, and gain valuable experience in negotiation and supplier management.

You'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced colleagues, and develop workplace skills that will support your future career. While this internship is focused on Commercial, the role is varied and may provide opportunities to work on projects beyond food categories.

You will be responsible for

• Supporting your team with meaningful, live business projects and day-to-day activities.
• Collaborating with colleagues across different functions to deliver outcomes and gain a broader understanding of the business.
• Analysing information and contributing ideas to improve processes, projects, and customer experiences.
• Taking ownership of tasks and project deliverables, with support from experienced mentors and colleagues.
• Building relationships across the business and actively participating in team discussions and activities.
• Engaging with learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrating Tesco values in everything you do and contributing positively to an inclusive team environment.

You will need

• A genuine curiosity and desire to learn, develop and grow both personally and professionally.
• A positive and adaptable mindset, with the ability to embrace change and approach challenges as opportunities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to share ideas and ask questions.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Enthusiasm, initiative, and a proactive attitude towards learning and problem-solving.
• A strong team spirit, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive working environment.

What is in it for you

We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:

• Competitive Salary
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme*
• Bonus Scheme*
• Our Virtual GP service provides free and confidential access to an online GP through video GP consultations, and online prescription service for colleagues. The service is also available to families of colleagues who live at the same address for a reduced cost.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and family members for in the moment emotional support along with free access to a range of wellbeing services supporting you under our new Wellbeing First approach of Body, Mind and Life.
• Colleague Clubcard offering 10% discount across stores and online, with 15% discount weekends once a month (Friday to Sunday), and 20% off twice a year. There is also 20% off F&F clothing, all year long, these various discounts can be extended to a family member with a 2nd Clubcard available.*
• Annual leave starting at 23 days
• Save As You Earn Scheme*

*Entry requirements and rules of the scheme apply

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