Business Sales Graduate Programme

Sky UK Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Company car

Commission opportunity

Job summary

Sky Business in Leeds launches a two-year graduate sales programme designed to fast-track ambitious graduates into commercial sales and strategy. You’ll complete four rotations, starting with formal training, shadowing, and sector-specific upskilling, with hands-on client interactions throughout.

Initially based in Leeds for six months, the scheme offers relocation support to Osterley later and the chance to travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• Ambitious graduates seeking a career in customer-facing sales.
• Willing to relocate to Leeds/Osterley and travel nationwide.
• Eagerness to learn through structured training and rotations.

Responsibilities

• Desk-Based Graduate Sales Executive: build foundational B2B sales skills in prospecting, outreach, and customer engagement.
• Field Sales Graduate Executive: lead strategic conversations and apply Sky’s Sales Methodology.
• Wholesale Graduate Account Manager: manage relationships with Sky ISP partners to drive connectivity sales.

Job description

Ready to launch your career in sales with one of the UK’s most recognisable brands?

Sky Business is offering an exciting graduate opportunity for ambitious individuals looking to break into customer-facing sales. You’ll be joining a high-performing team that delivers cutting-edge content and connectivity solutions to businesses across our Mid-Market, Hospitality, and Wholesale P&Ls.

This two-year programme is designed to develop future sales leaders through structured training and hands-on experience. You’ll complete four rotations, each starting with formal training and sector-specific upskilling, followed by immersive sales roles.

You’ll be joining a small, tight-knit cohort of graduates who will help shape the future of Sky Business. With structured training, real client interactions, and rotational placements across different sales functions, this programme is ideal for ambitious graduates who want to build a career in commercial sales and strategy.

Location:

Start in Leeds, then move to Osterley or stay in Leeds when not with customers, national travel involved

Salary:

£32,000 per annum plus £2,000 relocation allowance. After 6 months - £35,000 per annum for those in Osterley and £32,000 per annum for those staying in Leeds plus commission and a company car.

What you’ll be doing

Your journey begins with a comprehensive 4-week onboarding programme, covering product knowledge, sales craft, and shadowing opportunities. Each rotation builds on the last, with tailored training modules combining classroom learning, field visits, shadowing, and role play.

Throughout the programme, you’ll be supported by coaching, mentoring, and continual development. By the final rotation, you’ll be fully accredited and ready to step into a permanent sales role.

To help you build strong foundations and learn alongside your peers, you’ll spend the first 6 months of the programme based at our Leeds office in a desk-based role. This will give you the chance to develop core skills, connect with your graduate cohort, and learn from each other as you start your journey.

After this initial rotation you will have the opportunity to be based from Leeds or Osterley, whilst also travelling across the country to meet clients—one week you could be in Plymouth, the next in London. We’ll support your move to Leeds with a relocation allowance, and you’ll have a company car to enable your travel. In addition to your base salary, you’ll have the opportunity to earn commission, giving you the opportunity to be rewarded for your performance and impact.

During the two-year programme, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how Sky Business operates and how we deliver solutions that add value to our clients. Your journey will include 3 main roles:

• Desk-Based Graduate Sales Executive - Start your journey in an entry-level B2B sales role where you'll build foundational skills in prospecting, outreach, and customer engagement. You'll be introduced to Sky’s core sales competencies and supported to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
• Field Sales Graduate Executive - After mastering the basics, you'll move into a solution-oriented role focused on strategic customer conversations. You'll complete Sky’s Sales Methodology training and learn how to identify customer challenges and position tailored solutions effectively.
• Wholesale Graduate Account Manager - In this rotation, you'll manage relationships with Sky’s ISP partners to drive connectivity sales. You'll learn how to grow and nurture partner accounts, gaining valuable experience in strategic engagement and account management.

This graduate programme offers a strong foundation in both commercial strategy and client-facing sales. You’ll gain insight into key business areas such as business strategy, data analytics, commercial negotiating and decision-making, while also developing hands-on experience working directly with clients — building relationships, understanding their needs, tailoring solutions, and supporting sales growth and customer retention. By the end of the programme, you’ll have a well-rounded understanding of how Sky Business operates and the confidence to make a real impact.