Overview of Sales
These teams ensure that we achieve excellence throughout our sales operations in the UK and deliver on our customer promises. Our teams of experts continually monitor activity and manage our sales and service delivery, to ensure that we are maximising our performance. We work hand in hand with our dealers to deliver success – through supporting new product tours, VIP promotional activities, and our dealer excellence programme – we create and sustain the Nissan marketplace of the future.
Overall Purpose of Role
The primary purpose of this role is to optimise new vehicle supply and support Nissan’s Customer First objectives by operating at the intersection of Supply Planning & Distribution and Sales Operations. The role ensures a smooth and efficient flow of vehicles from order placement through production, delivery and registration, while also strengthening the analytical and reporting capabilities that underpin Sales planning and performance.
Working closely with the Nissan Dealer Network, logistics partners (NDS), and internal Sales Operations teams, this role supports both operational execution and the development of improved processes, tools and reporting. A key focus is the harmonisation, automation and modernisation of data and reporting, helping the wider team move away from manual Excel/Access‑based reporting toward scalable, automated solutions using platforms such as Tableau and Power BI.
The role offers significant opportunities to apply technical, analytical and commercial skills to drive efficiency, enhance decision‑making and support business objectives across volume, market share and customer satisfaction. Success requires a strong cross‑functional mindset, excellent communication, and the ability to translate business needs into robust analytical outputs. Strong organisation, data analysis capability and proficiency with Office 365 and modern BI tools are essential.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Reporting, Analytics & Tool Development (Logistics + Sales Operations)
- Develop, maintain and distribute accurate, timely reporting across Supply Planning, Distribution and Sales Operations, including order bank, deliveries, sales performance and stock visibility.
- Lead the transition from manual Excel/Access reporting to automated, scalable solutions using Tableau, Power BI, Power Query and Power Automate.
- Harmonise reporting across Logistics and Sales Operations to eliminate duplication, ensure data consistency and improve accessibility for internal teams and the dealer network.
- Partner with Sales Operations to design and deliver analytical tools that support Sales Planning, Forecasting, Sales Development and Field Force enablement.
- Act as a subject‑matter expert for data structure, reporting logic and process optimisation, ensuring tools meet business needs and support decision‑making.
- Drive continuous improvement by reviewing existing processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing enhancements that streamline workflows and improve data quality.
Process Improvement & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Define, enhance and implement processes that improve the alignment of supply with customer demand, ensuring customer‑first outcomes.
- Support cross‑functional projects that span Logistics, Distribution and Sales Operations, contributing analytical insight and technical expertise.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure new tools, processes and reporting solutions are understood, adopted and embedded across teams.
- Lead or support development projects focused on dealer‑facing reporting, stock visibility and operational efficiency.
Skills and Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, with proven experience working with Tableau and Office 365 development tools (Power BI/ Power Automate/ Power Query)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Analysing data
- Problem-solving
- Process documentation
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Your Pathway to a Future Career
This isn’t just an apprenticeship—it’s your opportunity to become a valued member of our team. You’ll collaborate with experts in production, engineering, and maintenance, learning from their experience while making real contributions from day one. We treat our apprentices as equals, giving you the chance to develop practical skills and life experience that will shape your career.
It’s a challenging, rewarding scheme designed to help you grow as far as you want to go. While shift work is part of the role, we’ll support you with training and benefits that reflect your potential.
Benefits include private healthcare, pension scheme, employee discounts, monthly prize draws, and access to our discounted car scheme*
(*Eligible after 6 months’ employment)
If you’re curious, motivated, and eager to play your part in the continuous development of our sustainable plant, apply now and accelerate your career with a Nissan Kaizen apprenticeship.
- Starting salary: £17,400.58 per year
- Location: Nissan Sunderland plant (SR5 3NS) and local college sites
- Hours: 39 per week
- Duration: 2 years
What You’ll Need
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent (achieved or predicted):
- Mathematics (Grade A–C or 5+)
- English Language or Literature (Grade A–C or 4+)
- Two other subjects (Grade A–C or 4+)
- At least 1 years post 16 education or experience in engineering / welding
- A positive, can-do attitude and motivation to learn
- Age 16 or over at the start of the apprenticeship
- Ability to commute to Nissan Sunderland and local college sites
- Eligibility to work in the UK (must have ordinarily resided in the UK & Islands for at least 3 years by Sept 2026)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Split your time between college learning and practical work in our plant
- Work with Nissan teams across Production, Engineering, and Maintenance to make improvements to the production environment
- Learn industry-standard tools and techniques, including lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen methodology
- Gain hands-on experience with tooling, equipment, and machinery in a technically advanced environment
- Contribute to projects ranging from simple repairs to innovative new solutions
- By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have the chance to achieve:
- Level 2 Engineering Operative qualification *
- (*subject to performance . All qualifications may be subject to change)
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Supporting Candidates Facing Economic Disadvantage
We understand that economic circumstances can create barriers to applying for roles. If costs such as travel, technological access, or other practical constraints may prevent you from taking part in our recruitment process, please contact us. Wherever possible, we will offer support — such as virtual interview options, reimbursement of essential travel costs, or alternative assessment arrangements.
What You’ll Need
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent (achieved or predicted):
- Mathematics (Grade A–D or 3+)
- English Language (Grade A–D or 3+)
- Two other subjects (Grade A–D or 3+), one to be a science subject
- OR Functional Skills Level 2
- A positive, can-do attitude and motivation to learn
- Age 16 or over at the start of the apprenticeship
- Ability to commute to Nissan Sunderland and local college sites
- Eligibility to work in the UK (must have ordinarily resided in the UK & Islands for at least 3 years by Sept 2026)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Split your time between college learning and practical work in our plant
- Work in either Quality Assurance or on the Final Line, identifying and carrying out vehicle repairs
- Learn industry-standard tools and techniques, including lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen methodology
- Gain hands-on experience with tooling, equipment, and machinery in a technically advanced environment
- Contribute to projects ranging from refinishing and repairs to quality checks and process improvements
go to method of application »
Supporting Candidates Facing Economic Disadvantage
We understand that economic circumstances can create barriers to applying for roles. If costs such as travel, technology access, or other practical constraints may prevent you from taking part in our recruitment process, please contact us. Wherever possible, we will offer support—such as virtual interview options, reimbursement of essential travel costs, or alternative assessment arrangements.
What You’ll Need
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent (achieved or predicted):
- Mathematics (Grade A–D or 3+)
- English Language (Grade A–D or 3+)
- Two other subjects (Grade A–D or 3+), one to be a science subject
- OR Functional Skills Level 2
- A positive, can-do attitude and motivation to learn
- Age 16 or over at the start of the apprenticeship
- Ability to commute to Nissan Sunderland and local college sites
- Eligibility to work in the UK (must have ordinarily resided in the UK & Islands for at least 3 years by Sept 2026)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Split your time between college learning and practical work in our plant
- Work as part of the specialist paint team to apply coatings, spray paint, and program advanced robots
- Learn industry-standard tools and techniques, including lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen methodology
- Gain hands-on experience with tooling, equipment, and machinery in a technically advanced environment
- Contribute to projects ranging from refinishing and repairs to quality checks and process improvements
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