Trainee Commercial Manager - Early Careers

Frasers Group; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports retailer in the United Kingdom is seeking candidates for their Elevation programme, aimed at developing future leaders in retail. This unique opportunity offers hands-on experience managing the entire product lifecycle, from design to quality control. Successful applicants will gain insights from senior leaders and access to extensive professional development. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for retail. The programme starts in September 2026, with applications open now.

Benefits

One-year free accommodation

Discounted gym membership

20% discount across brands

Peer-nominated recognition scheme

Wellbeing programme access

Qualifications

• A degree is not essential, but relevant applicants are encouraged.
• Valid working rights for the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with product lifecycle management.
• Design, develop, and forecast for product performance.
• Review product performance with factory teams.

Skills

Commerciality in decision making

Working understanding of Excel and Microsoft Office

Working with complex data

Passion for retail

Outstanding communication skills

Education

GCSE grade A*-C in Maths & English

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Company Description

At Frasers Group we're rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we're serving our consumers with the world's best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we're elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Why join us?

Our vision: we are building the world's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem.

Our purpose: We are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world's best brands and experiences.

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits — Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself — Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant — Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

The Elevation programme is designed to help you live and breathe our principles. You'll discover what it means to think without limits, own it, be relevant and be the next champion of commercial retail. This is a unique opportunity to deliver tangible product performance for the UK's biggest sports retailer.

What you'll do

Year 1:

You’ll gain hands‑on experience by working closely with several factories that supply our products. From concept to completion, you’ll take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, including:

• Design & development
• Forecasting and pricing
• Amendments and logistics
• Quality control and category optimisation

Each week, a factory team visits our Shirebrook HQ to review product performance, giving you the chance to build strong relationships and understand the commercial process in depth.

Year 2:

You’ll use your knowledge to specialise in a particular area, with opportunities to broaden your exposure across our other brands.

Your Development

To support your journey towards becoming a future leader, you’ll have:

• Early access to our Leadership and Management Training programme
• Exclusive insights from senior leaders across Frasers Group
• Continuous professional development designed to accelerate your career

Qualifications

• A degree is not essential, but applicants from Economics, Marketing, Digital, Finance, Business Studies, Fashion & Merchandising, Management are encouraged to apply
• GCSE grade A*‑C (or equivalent) in Maths & English
• Valid working rights for the UK

Skills

• Able to put commerciality at the forefront of your decision making
• A working understanding of Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite
• Confident working with complex data to draw business conclusions
• A real passion for retail, able to spot customer trends
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal, building outstanding partnerships

Additional Information

Benefits

• One‑year free accommodation, as well as subsidised food and laundry
• Discounted gym membership
• 20% discount across our brands, including Sports Direct, Jack Wills, FLANNELS, Everlast, GAME, Frasers and many more…
• Frasers Champion — A peer‑nominated recognition scheme where winners receive double pay for one month. This award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional behaviours by thinking without limits, owning their actions, and staying relevant.
• Frasers Festival — an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe - hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit — Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible to employees and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust — We know that it's not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24‑hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

Selection Process

1. Application Review (response within 30 days)
2. Online Assessment (Analytical skills, logic, values)
3. Video interview (showcase your fearless qualities)
4. Onsite assessment centre at Shirebrook HQ (March 2026)
5. Offered issued in April
6. Programme starts Sept 2026 with an immersive orientation week.

We are unable to accept applications from candidates on dependent VISA's, Student Tier‑4 VISA's, Tier‑2 Skilled worker VISA's, or those holding a post‑Study work VISA. Please apply only if you have permanent UK working rights.