Graduate Management Trainee

I.P Groups; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

I.P Groups invites graduates to join its Graduate Management Trainee Programme in Sheffield, designed to build practical business and leadership skills across sales, customer engagement and operations.

You will work with experienced leaders, receive mentorship, and progress into leadership responsibilities as you develop, with clear progression opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and career-driven graduates welcome.
• No specific degree subject is required.
• Experience in hospitality, retail, customer service, sports, events, estate agency, recruitment or other customer-facing environments encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across sales, customer engagement, leadership development and operations.
• Work closely with experienced leaders and receive mentorship.
• Progress into leadership responsibilities as you develop.

Job description

Graduate Programme | Business Development | Leadership Pathway

Are you graduating this year or have you recently completed your degree?

Many graduate roles promise progression but offer little responsibility in the early stages. Our Graduate Management Trainee Programme is designed differently.

We're looking for ambitious graduates who want to develop practical business, leadership and management skills while working within a growing organisation that promotes from within.

This programme is designed to provide hands-on experience across sales, customer engagement, leadership development and business operations, giving you the foundations needed to progress into future management opportunities.

About Us

We work with nationally recognised brands, helping them grow through direct customer acquisition and personalised customer engagement.

Our growth has created opportunities for graduates who are looking to develop commercial awareness, leadership ability and professional confidence in a fast-paced environment.

The Programme

As a Graduate Management Trainee, you'll work closely with experienced leaders and gain exposure to key areas of the business including:

• Customer acquisition and client representation
• Sales and communication skills
• Leadership and team development
• Recruitment and talent acquisition
• Campaign planning and execution
• Business operations and performance management
• Coaching and mentoring techniques

You’ll begin by learning the core functions of the business before progressing into more advanced leadership responsibilities as you develop.

Who We're Looking For

We're not looking for a specific degree subject.

We're looking for graduates who are:

• Ambitious and career-driven
• Competitive and goal-oriented
• Positive and resilient
• Eager to learn and develop
• Interested in business, leadership and personal growth

Graduates with experience in hospitality, retail, customer service, sports, events, estate agency, recruitment or other customer-facing environments are particularly encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Gain:

• One-to-one mentorship from experienced leaders
• Leadership training and coaching
• Clear progression opportunities
• Practical business experience
• A supportive and ambitious team culture

This opportunity would suit graduates who want to build transferable skills, gain real business experience and progress based on performance rather than waiting years for an opportunity.

If you’re looking for a graduate programme that rewards ambition, work ethic and leadership potential, we’d love to hear from you.