Graduate Scheme - May 2026 (Start ASAP)

targetjobs UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on performance

Structured training programme

Job summary

Strive Collective, based in London, is launching a 12‑month Graduate Sales & Leadership Scheme designed to build a career in sales, leadership, and business operations. You’ll start with customer engagement and progress into team leadership and operational management.

The programme covers sales foundations, leadership development, team leadership, and back‑end operations, with structured training and a clear path to expansion from London to Birmingham. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Graduates or individuals looking to start a career in sales and leadership.
• Structured 12‑month Graduate Development Programme with hands‑on experience.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Proactive mindset

Customer facing

Immediate start

Willingness to learn

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, 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
• 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