Business Sales Graduate Programme

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Company car

Commission opportunities

Job summary

Sky Business is offering a two-year graduate programme in sales across Mid-Market, Hospitality and Wholesale, with four rotations, formal training and hands-on client interactions. You’ll start in Leeds, may relocate to Osterley after the first rotation, and travel nationally.

The package includes £32,000 joining salary, £2,000 relocation allowance, and potential moves to £35,000 in Osterley or £32,000 in Leeds, plus commission and a company car.

Qualifications

• Must be in final year of undergrad, a postgraduate, or already graduated.
• Degree subject can be any field.

Responsibilities

• Complete four rotations with formal training and sector-specific development.
• Engage in on-the-job sales roles with coaching, mentoring, and client interactions.
• Develop commercial and strategic sales skills across different functions.

Skills

UK driving licence

Willingness to travel

Strong communication

Target-driven

Curious and ambitious

Education

Final year undergraduate | postgraduate qualification | graduate

Job description

About This ProgrammeReady to launch your career in sales with one of the UK's most recognisable brands?

About This ProgrammeReady 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 business areas. This two-year programme is designed to develop future sales leaders through structured training and hand-on experience. You'll complete four rotations, each beginning with formal training and sector-specific development, followed by immersive sales roles. You'll join a small, close-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 and salary

You’ll start in Leeds before either remaining in Leeds or moving to Osterley after your initial rotation, when not visiting customers. The role includes national travel.

Salary Package

• £32,000 per annum on joining
• £2,000 relocation allowance
• After six months:
  • £35,000 per annum for those based in Osterley
  • £32,000 per annum for those remaining in Leeds
• Commission opportunities
• Company car

What you’ll be doing

Your journey begins with a comprehensive four-week onboarding programme covering:

• Product knowledge
• Sales skills and techniques
• Shadowing opportunities

Each rotation builds on the last, with tailored training modules combining:

• Classroom learning
• Field visits
• Shadowing
• Role-play exercises

Throughout the programme, you'll be supported through 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 six months based in the Leeds office in a desk-based role. This will allow you to develop core skills, build relationships with your graduate cohort and learn from each other’s experiences.

After this initial rotation, you’ll have the opportunity to be based in Leeds or Osterley while travelling across the country to meet clients. One week you could be in Plymouth, the next in London.

Sky will support your move to Leeds through a relocation allowance, and you’ll receive a company car to support business travel.

In addition to your base salary, you’ll have the opportunity to earn commission, rewarding your performance and contribution.

During the two-year programme, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how Sky Business operates and delivers value to clients.

Key rotations

Desk-Based Graduate Sales Executive

Start your journey in an entry-level B2B sales role where you’ll build foundational skills in:

• Prospecting
• Customer outreach
• Customer engagement

You’ll be introduced to Sky's core sales competencies and supported to succeed in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Field Sales Graduate Executive

After mastering the fundamentals, you’ll move into a solution-focused sales role.

You’ll complete Sky's Sales Methodology training and learn how to:

• Identify customer challenges
• Conduct strategic customer conversations
• 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 Gain Experience In

• Strategic account management
• Partner relationship development
• Growing and nurturing key accounts
• Commercial engagement

Commercial experience

This graduate programme offers a strong foundation in both commercial strategy and client-facing sales.

You’ll Gain Exposure To

• Business strategy
• Data analytics
• Commercial negotiation
• Decision-making
• Customer relationship management
• Sales growth
• 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 meaningful impact.

What are we looking for?

The one essential requirement is that you’re currently in the final year of your undergraduate degree, completing a postgraduate qualification, or have already graduated.

Your degree can be in any subject.

We’re not looking for a specific academic background. We’re looking for people who are curious, ambitious and ready to take ownership of their development.

Skills And Experience That Will Help You Thrive

• Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points.
• Be able to relocate to Leeds for the first six months.
• Be willing to travel across the UK.
• Demonstrate confidence in face-to-face communication.
• Have a proactive, target-driven mindset.
• Show a passion for technology, media and customer success.

Right to work

Please be aware that Sky does not offer sponsorship for this role. Employment is contingent on having a valid right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.

Further information on programme durations can be found on Sky's website.

Need support?

If you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, let Sky know when you submit your application.

A member of the Early Careers team will contact you if additional information is required.

Where developing you begins

At Sky, your development starts from day one.

Through personalized skills discovery, future-focused learning and real-world experiences, you'll build the confidence and capabilities needed to thrive.

You’ll Be Supported By

• A dedicated Early Careers team
• Experienced mentors
• Buddies
• Managers

This support network will provide the guidance, connections and opportunities needed to make the most of your career from the start.

Why Sky?

This is your chance to be part of something big.

The graduate programme puts you at the centre of the action, helping make the magic of Sky happen every day while you learn, grow and develop professionally.

Whatever your background, interests or degree subject, there’s space at Sky for your ideas and ambition.

A career at Sky is where better begins, and it starts with you.

Important information

If your application is successful, your offer will be conditional upon passing a Criminal Record Check.

Application deadline

Applications close on 15 November 2026.

We may close applications earlier than 15 November due to high application volumes. However, this programme will not close before 1 November 2026.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.