Graduate Scheme - June 2026 (Start ASAP)

Strive Collective; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured 12-month Graduate Development Programme

Hands-on experience

Ongoing training and mentoring

Supportive team culture

Day rate with opportunities to earn commission

Job summary

Strive Collective in Greater London is launching a Graduate Sales & Leadership Scheme aimed at recent graduates eager to build careers in sales and management. Participants will engage with customers, represent energy sector brands, and gain insights into business operations through a structured 12-month program.

This opportunity features hands-on experience in face-to-face sales, leadership development, and team management, with ongoing support and training provided. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ambition to grow.

Qualifications

• Graduates or individuals looking to start a career in sales and leadership.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn.
• Confidence working face-to-face with customers.
• Ambition to grow into leadership and management roles.
• Availability to start immediately.
• Previous sales experience is not required as full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Represent energy brands at live events and retail locations.
• Engage with customers face-to-face to promote services.
• Deliver clear and professional brand messaging.
• Work towards individual and team performance goals.
• Participate in structured training and leadership development.
• Support team members and contribute to a positive environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

People skills

Proactive mindset

Confidence in customer interaction

Ambition for growth

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Strive Collective is a London-based sales and marketing company specialising in face‑to‑face customer engagement and brand representation. We work closely with brands in the energy sector, helping them connect directly with customers through live events, retail spaces, and promotional campaigns.

Due to continued growth and expansion from London into Birmingham, we are launching a Graduate Sales & Leadership Scheme for ambitious individuals who want to build a career in sales, leadership, and business operations.

We’re looking for graduates who are excited to be part of a new branch expansion, gain hands‑on experience, and progress into leadership and management roles.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who want to learn the full 360° side of a sales and marketing business, starting with customer engagement and progressing into team leadership and operational management.

The Graduate Scheme Structure

Our structured 12-month development programme is designed to give you practical experience across sales, leadership, and business operations.

Months 0–3: Sales & Industry Foundations

• Learn the fundamentals of face‑to‑face sales and customer engagement
• Gain knowledge of the energy sector and our partner brands
• Work as a Brand Ambassador at events, retail spaces, and promotional sites
• Develop communication, presentation, and customer service skills

Months 3–6: Leadership Development

• Continue developing personal sales performance
• Learn what it takes to lead and support a sales team
• Assist with mentoring and guiding new team members
• Build confidence in coaching, motivation, and team collaboration

Months 6–9: Team Leadership

• Take on responsibility for leading and managing a small team
• Drive team performance and campaign results
• Develop leadership, accountability, and performance management skills

Months 9–12: Business Operations

• Learn the back‑end operations of the business
• Gain insight into campaign management, recruitment, and team development
• Understand how sales campaigns are built, scaled, and managed
• By the end of the programme, you’ll have a full 360° overview of how a sales and marketing business operates

Key Responsibilities

• Represent energy brands at live events, retail locations, and promotional campaigns
• Engage with customers face‑to‑face to promote services and raise brand awareness
• Deliver clear and professional brand messaging
• Work towards individual and team performance goals
• Participate in structured training and leadership development
• Support team members and contribute to a positive team environment

What We’re Looking For

• Graduates or individuals looking to start a career in sales and leadership
• Strong communication and people skills
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn li>
• Confidence working face‑to‑face with customers
• Ambition to grow into leadership and management roles
• Availability to start immediately
• Previous sales experience is not required as full training is provided

What We Offer

• Structured 12-month Graduate Development Programme
• Hands‑on experience in sales, leadership, and operations
• Opportunities to be part of our expansion from London into Birmingham
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and coaching
• A supportive and ambitious team culture
• Day rate with opportunities to earn commission