Commercial Solutions Graduate 2027

Ocado; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Private medical insurance

Pension matching

Cycle to work

Shuttle buses

Ocado discount 15%

Job summary

Ocado Group’s Graduate Programme offers a structured 2-year path starting September 2027, with rotations through Commercial, Partner Success, and a compulsory 6-month hands-on placement in one of our Customer Fulfilment Centres (including shift work).

You will gain operational expertise, aiming for roles in Partner Success, Commercial Operations, Sales, Customer Success, or Product Management upon completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any subject from any university.
• Aspire to build a long-term, client-facing career in Commercial Development or Partner Success teams.
• Willing to complete a 6-month shift-based rotation (including nights, weekends, and 5 AM starts) at one of our CFCs.

Responsibilities

• Launch a client-facing career with the 2-year Commercial Solutions Graduate Programme, including rotations across Commercial, Partner Success, and a compulsory 6-month hands-on placement in one of Ocado's Customer Fulfilment Centres.
• Upon completion, target roles include Partner Success Associate, Partner Growth Associate, Commercial Operations Associate, Sales Development Representative, Customer Success Associate, and Associate Product Manager / Product Manager.

Skills

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree (any subject)

Job description

Looking to kickstart your career and make a global impact? Join Ocado Group’s Graduate Programme and become a driving force in the future of technology.

Programme Overview

• Start Date: Early September 2027
• Duration: 2 years (Fixed-term, full-time)
• Locations: Hatfield, Hertfordshire (hybrid) with a compulsory 6-month rotation at a Customer Fulfilment Centre (Luton, Bicester, Bristol, or Purfleet)

About Us

Ocado Group delivers innovative technology solutions powered by the latest advancements in automation, robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, catering to the online grocery and non-grocery distribution sectors.

With over 20 years of experience in the online grocery industry and a portfolio of patented technologies, we strive to transform the economics and service standards of grocery ecommerce on a global scale

A workplace culture that celebrates diversity, collaboration, and creativity.

Discover more about Ocado Group’s story here.

About the Role

Launch a client-facing career with our 2-year Commercial Solutions Graduate Programme, starting September 2027. You’ll follow guided, targeted rotations across Commercial, Partner Success, and a compulsory 6-month hands‑on placement in one of our Customer Fulfilment Centres (involving shift work) to gain the operational expertise needed to excel.

Target Roles Upon Completion:

• Partner Success Associate
• Partner Growth Associate
• Commercial Operations Associate
• Sales Development Representative
• Customer Success Associate
• Associate Product Manager / Product Manager

About You

• A bachelor's degree in any subject from any university.
• Aspire to build a long-term, client-facing career in Commercial Development or Partner Success teams.
• Passionate about technology, innovation, and thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Flexible and willing to complete a 6-month shift-based rotation (including nights, weekends, and 5 AM starts) at one of our CFCs.
• Language skills are a strong plus.

Note: This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Sponsorship and requires full right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here's a snapshot of what you can expect:

• Time to recharge: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to buy more - and 30 days a year to work from anywhere in the world.
• Health & wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance.
• Family-first policies: 22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave.
• Financial support: Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets.
• Commuter perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and free shuttle buses to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations.
• Exclusive discounts: 15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.