Work Experience - Commercial team
CompanyWickes
Location
Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/13/2026
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Occupation TypeOther administrative occupations not elsewhere classified.
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
Interested in retail? Spend a week with us on our Head Office Work Experience and see how a national business runs behind the scenes.
The team:
The Commercial team are our product experts. They’re the ones who decide what sits on our shelves, from the latest kitchen designs to the best value bags of cement. You’ll be helping us research the latest trends, check out what the competition is doing, and learn the art of negotiation. It’s about making sure we have the right products, at the right price, sourced the right way.
You'll learn:
What matters most to us is your positive attitude and potential. And you’d need the following:
Our work experience is a voluntary placement focused on your personal development. While there is no salary, we’ll cover for your lunch and travel each day.
Our recruitment process
The team:
The Commercial team are our product experts. They’re the ones who decide what sits on our shelves, from the latest kitchen designs to the best value bags of cement. You’ll be helping us research the latest trends, check out what the competition is doing, and learn the art of negotiation. It’s about making sure we have the right products, at the right price, sourced the right way.
You'll learn:
- The journey of a product: from an idea in a factory to a shelf in our stores.
- How we ensure our products are sourced ethically and sustainably.
- The strategy behind pricing: how we make sure we’re always giving our customers a great deal.
- Spend time with Buying teams, including competitor analysis for key products.
- Understand the world of planograms and how to merchandise a bay of products, putting the project at heart of the decision process.
- Getting hands on with the products and learning about product testing and ensuring the product is safe for customers to use.
What matters most to us is your positive attitude and potential. And you’d need the following:
- Be 16 years or over
- A positive energy and you like a fast-paced environment!
- You’re curious about how business works
- You’ve got good communication skills
Our work experience is a voluntary placement focused on your personal development. While there is no salary, we’ll cover for your lunch and travel each day.
Our recruitment process
- Apply: Upload your CV and tell us why you’re interested in joining Wickes.
- Interview: A short online chat during the week commencing 18 May so we get to know each other better.
What we’re most proud of is our culture. We’re inclusive, supportive and down-to-earth, with a strong sense of teamwork and shared ambition. At Wickes, you can be yourself, ask questions and grow at your own pace
We're a multi-channel home improvement retailer. We generate £1.6bn+ in revenue, operating across 230 stores and online, and supported by over 8000 colleagues.