Consumer Health Commercial Sales and Marketing Graduate Programme 2026

Bayer is an organisation where decisions are made together and where innovation cycles are in 90 days sprints. Our operating model (Dynamic Shared Ownership (we call it DSO) is a reimagined way of operating a multinational company which moves at speed and scale with the goal of delivering on our vision.

Being part of #TeamBayer means that you are part of our vision and of our future – delivering to our farmers, patients, and consumers.

Our Mission & Strategy | Bayer Global

“At Bayer, sustainability is ingrained in our mission ‘Health for all, hunger for none’, driving our commitment to healthcare and agricultural innovation. Our portfolio includes category-leading brands that are recognised and trusted by consumers across the UK and beyond. By working with these prominent names, we are able to deliver significant impact within the market and ensure that our innovations reach millions of households. This breadth and scale of our offering underlines both our influence in the sector and our commitment to making a real difference in people’s lives.

Who are we and what is it like to work for us?

We’re a forward-thinking Consumer Health business focused on bringing trusted, effective products to consumers across Allergy, Women’s Health, Vitamins & Digestive Health and Digestive Health categories. Working here means joining a team that moves fast, iterates in dynamic 90‑day cycles, and values ownership, curiosity and collaboration.

You’ll find a supportive environment where people learn on the job, are encouraged to bring ideas, and share responsibility for delivering measurable results. Expect cross-functional teaming with retail, category and commercial partners, exposure to senior leaders, and real accountability for projects that shape the business.

What does the role involve?

This programme gives early talent practical experience across sales and marketing with a strong digital and e-commerce focus. Key responsibilities include:

• Work across customer (retail) and category teams (Allergy, Women’s Health, Vitamins & Digestive Health) on both sales and marketing initiatives.

• Lead parts of key projects and be accountable for delivering against business outcomes (financial commitments, brand KPIs).

• Support e‑commerce and digital marketing activities — from campaign support to performance tracking and optimisation.

• Use data to learn about brands, consumers and retailers in the UK and contribute confidently to ideation and project decisions.

• Help prioritise work to focus efforts in the most profitable places and support delivery of best‑in‑class innovations.

• Adapt and learn as the Consumer Health UK business evolves, embracing new ways of working and contributing to continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for?

We want a bright, curious, adaptable early-career candidate who’s excited about learning commercial fundamentals in a fast-moving environment.

Essential qualities and skills:

• Any prior internship or coursework in marketing, analytics, sales or e‑commerce.

• Bright, curious, adaptable early-career candidate who’s excited about learning commercial, marketing and digital fundamentals in a fast-moving environment.

• Basic familiarity with digital marketing metrics or e‑commerce platforms.

• High academic performance and high emotional intelligence.

• Genuine interest in Marketing, Sales, Digital and E‑commerce.

• Quick learner with a curious mindset — eager to pick up new skills and processes.

• Thrives in a progressive, changing environment and enjoys team collaboration to crack business challenges.

• Excellent organisation, time management and project delivery skills.

• Logical thinker with an aptitude for improving process flows.

• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and build networks across different teams.

• Detail-oriented, determined, adaptable and able to prioritise effectively.

We want a bright, curious, adaptable early-career candidate who’s excited about learning commercial fundamentals in a fast-moving environment.

Be You at Bayer where you have the opportunity to be part of a culture influencing Health for all and Hunger for none.

To achieve our vision, we see reward for all our employees as incredibly important, so here are some of the benefits you will receive as a Bayer employee.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package consisting of an attractive base salary and annual bonus. Individual bonus can also be granted for top performance awards.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Private Healthcare, generous pension scheme and Life Insurance

• Wellness programs and support

• Employee discount scheme

• State of the art offices

• International career possibilities

• Adaptable and Hybrid working, must live a commutable distance from our Reading Office

• Help with home office equipment

• Volunteering days

• Support for professional growth in a wide range of learning and development opportunities

• Coaching – home leads operate in a coaching capacity, chance for development

• We welcome and embrace diversity providing an inclusive working environment

• On the job training and development

• Future Talent Programme – Personal development

• Business awareness sessions

• Networking & Wellbeing events

• STEM ambassador project

The best possible work-life balance is of great importance to us, which is why we support adaptable hybrid working model.

Using AI

AI can be used to help practice and structure your responses to the application form questions but should not be used create your responses. Remember, the goal of using AI in your job application is to augment your natural abilities and showcase your best self. It's not about creating a persona that isn't you. We value authenticity and want to understand who you are, your experiences, and what you bring to the table.

What are the next steps?

All applications will be reviewed and, subject to initial screening, successful candidates will be invited to telephone interviews February, followed by assessment centres in March; we will communicate outcomes at each stage, and the anticipated start date for successful candidates is 7 September. Thank you for applying — we look forward to reviewing your submission.