Commercial Management Trainee Program Langley, Uk

Travelport; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology company based in Slough offers a Future Commercial Leaders Rotation Program for recent graduates and MBAs in Economics or Business. Participants will work on strategic projects across various functions and have the opportunity for permanent roles after the program. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, adaptability, and a passion for travel technology.

Benefits

Competitive graduate-level compensation

Career growth opportunities

Bespoke training and mentorship

Work flexibility

Hybrid work arrangement

Qualifications

• Must have a strong academic background.
• Relevant project or internship experience preferred.
• Eager to learn in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of real-world projects across strategic functions.
• Develop deliverables that drive impact across the organization.
• Engagement with cross-functional teams on commercial challenges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Curiosity

Education

MBA or Economics degree

Undergraduate or postgraduate in Business

Job description

Travelport is the brains behind lots of your travel bookings. Plane, car or hotel. You name it, we do it. Our technology is used to book that magical family holiday, infamous bachelorette party or long overdue school reunion. While we can’t solve mosquito bites or lost luggage, we can simplify a lot of the technical parts of travel, and we’re looking for the best thinkers to help us do it. We’re on a mission to simplify the complex travel ecosystem and create a more connected, modern, and efficient experience for everyone. At the heart of this transformation is our people - and we’re investing in the next generation of commercial leaders.

About the Program

The Future Commercial Leaders Rotation Program based at our global HQ in Langley, Berkshire is designed to cultivate a pipeline of future commercial leaders by immersing high‑potential MBA or Economics graduates in the strategic functions that drive value across our travel technology business. This program is a strategic investment in our leadership pipeline and a catalyst for innovation, transformation, and commercial excellence across the business. From day one, you’ll take ownership of real‑world projects, contribute to business‑critical deliverables, and be accountable for outputs that drive impact across the organization.

Program Structure

• Strategy & Transformation – Exposure to corporate strategy, M&A, and change initiatives. Sample deliverables: Market sizing, competitive analysis, transformation roadmap.
• Product & Technology – Collaboration with product managers and tech leads on commercial‑product marketing/training materials. Sample deliverables: Feature launch analysis, product‑market fit assessment.
• Delivery & Support – Partnership with Customer Success, Help Desk analytics, Customer e‑Training solutions, and Implementation teams. Sample deliverables: Service improvement plan, onboarding redesign, continuous improvement through automated solutions (embedding GenAI into non‑value‑add functions).
• Commercial & Finance – Engagement with Sales, Sales Enablement and Finance. Sample deliverables: Pricing strategy, revenue leakage analysis, GTM optimization.

Capstone Project

The final six months focus on a strategic challenge in travel tech with cross‑functional impact. The capstone will be presented to the Executive Leadership Team and may serve as a launchpad into a permanent leadership role.

• Reducing customer churn through integrated delivery and product enhancements
• Designing a new commercial model/heatmap for emerging markets
• Building a data‑driven framework for forecasting and board reporting (leading vs. lagging metrics)

Why Travelport

• A global team: work with teams across the globe; the world is your oyster.
• Work flexibility: hybrid working is the norm (two days per week in office).
• Career growth: a collaborative culture with plenty of learning and upskilling opportunities.
• Bright future: opportunity to join permanently after the internship.
• Competitive graduate‑level compensation and benefits package.
• A clear path to a permanent commercial role upon successful completion.
• A supportive, inclusive, high‑growth environment.
• A real opportunity to shape the future of travel technology.
• Bespoke Learning & Development program: immersive training, mentorship, and global learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background – recent graduate, undergraduate, postgraduate, or MBA in Economics or Business.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced, fast‑changing environment.
• Passionate about commercial strategy, customer value, and innovation.
• Academic excellence and relevant project/internship experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Passion for travel technology and customer impact.