Graduate Management Trainee

Instant Connections; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International networking events

Job summary

Instant Connections is launching a Graduate Development Programme in Maidstone, Kent. You will start with core customer engagement and campaign delivery, then progress through team development, recruitment, and management exposure. Expect hands-on learning with real responsibility, coaching, and measurable growth.

The role focuses on direct brand engagement, performance targets, and ongoing progression into leadership roles. Earnings are tied to performance, with OTE £35,000 to £45,000+ uncapped.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or equivalent with eagerness to learn through experience.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with fast-paced environments and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Represent brands through direct, face-to-face engagement.
• Contribute to campaign performance and team targets.
• Support recruitment activity and candidate coordination.
• Develop leadership skills through practical application.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Willingness to learn

Resilience

Leadership interest

Education

Graduate

Job description

You have finished university or your last project? The question now is what you build with it.

At Instant Connections, we offer a graduate pathway designed for those who want more than observation. This is for someone who wants to develop practical skills, take on responsibility early, and progress based on performance rather than time served.

About Instant Connections

We specialise in human to human marketing, working with established brands to deliver customer acquisition through direct engagement.

Our environment is built on communication, consistency, and measurable growth. We do not separate learning from doing. Development happens through real exposure, real responsibility, and ongoing support from experienced leaders.

About the Programme

The Graduate Development Programme is structured to take you from foundational skills into leadership and management.

You will begin by learning the core of the business through direct involvement in sales and marketing campaigns. From there, you will gain exposure to team development, recruitment, and client interaction, building a well rounded understanding of how a growing organisation operates.

Progression is based on your ability to apply what you learn.

Your Development Journey

Phase 1: Foundations

• Develop confidence in communication, customer engagement, and professional presentation
• Understand campaign delivery and performance expectations

Phase 2: Team Development

• Support and mentor new team members
• Learn how to manage performance and maintain standards

Phase 3: Recruitment and Coordination

• Gain experience in talent scouting, interviewing, and onboarding
• Understand how to build and structure a team

Phase 4: Management Exposure

• Work alongside senior team members on campaign strategy and client communication
• Develop an understanding of operations, planning, and growth

What You Will Be Doing

• Representing brands through direct, face to face customer engagement
• Contributing to campaign performance and team targets
• Supporting new starters as you progress
• Assisting with recruitment activity and candidate coordination
• Developing leadership skills through practical application

What We Look For

• A graduate or professional looking for a new challenge with a proactive mindset and willingness to learn through experience
• Strong communication skills or the desire to develop them
• Resilience and the ability to adapt in a fast paced environment
• A genuine interest in leadership, business, and personal development
• Someone who prefers a hands on pathway over a purely desk based route

What You Can Expect

• Structured development with daily coaching and ongoing workshops
• A clear progression pathway into leadership and management
• A team environment that values performance, support, and consistency

• Earnings linked to individual performance, with typical OTE £35,000 to £45,000+ uncapped

Location

Maidstone, Kent

Opportunities to travel for campaigns and development across Kent and the UK. Our managers benefit from exclusive invitations to international networking events.

This programme is not designed for someone looking to ease into the working world.

It is for someone who wants to be challenged, developed, and given the opportunity to grow quickly through real experience.

We are looking for someone who can commute to Maidstone, Kent, each day and is ready to begin soon. Everyone at Instant Connections operates on a self-employed basis with an uncapped commission earnings structure. This approach gives you full control over your progress and rewards you directly for your performance and effort.