Graduate Management Trainee

NextUp Talent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NextUp Talent, based in Houston, is seeking a Graduate Management Trainee to join our hands-on program designed to build sales expertise and leadership potential. You will work directly with customers, learn persuasive communication, and contribute to team growth through practical coaching.

The role emphasizes in-person interactions, performance-based earnings, and rapid advancement into supervisory paths as you grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to develop leadership skills.
• Comfortable with in-person interactions.

Responsibilities

• Represent client brands at on-site promotions, retail locations, or live events.
• Build rapport with customers and identify their needs through conversation.
• Deliver compelling product pitches and upsell where appropriate.
• Meet daily and weekly sales goals while contributing to team performance.
• Participate in leadership development workshops and on-the-job coaching.
• Help support and guide newer team members as you grow.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Face-to-face selling

Adaptable

Punctual

Job description

We’re currently hiring for a Graduate Management Trainee to join our Houston-based team. This is a hands-on role ideal for an individual eager to build sales expertise while growing into a leadership position. You’ll work directly with customers, develop persuasive communication skills, and learn the building blocks of team management.

Are you ready to take your first step toward a career in leadership and sales? At NextUp Talent, we specialize in delivering brand experiences that drive real customer engagement. Our mission is to transform how people connect with the products and services through face-to-face interactions, energetic communication, and a results-driven mindset.

What You'll Be Doing as a Graduate Management Trainee:

• Representing client brands at on-site promotions, retail locations, or live marketing events
• Building rapport with customers and identifying their needs through conversation
• Delivering compelling product/service pitches and upselling where appropriate
• Meeting daily and weekly sales goals while contributing to team performance
• Participating in leadership development workshops and on-the-job coaching
• Helping support and guide newer team members as you grow

What We’re Looking For:

• Clear and confident communicator with a passion for people
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, especially in a sales environment
• Comfortable with in-person interactions and learning through doing
• Adaptable, coachable, and excited about future leadership opportunities
• Punctual, dependable, and committed to high standards of professionalism

What You’ll Gain:

• Personalized training in sales techniques and team leadership
• A positive, collaborative culture that values initiative and accountability
• Growth opportunities into supervisory and management roles
• Weekly recognition and incentives tied to performance

If you’re driven by personal growth, love connecting with people face-to-face, and are excited about earning based on your performance, we want to meet you.