Graduate Sales & Leadership Trainee

Job Description Graduate Sales & Leadership TraineeLocation: BrightonFull-Time | In-PersonWe are representing a Brighton-based sales and marketing company that is expanding its team and developing future leaders from within.This Graduate Sales & Leadership Trainee position is a structured entry-level opportunity designed for a graduate who want to build toward management through hands-on experience starting with sales delivery.This is not an immediate management position. All successful candidates begin by learning the core sales function of the business before progressing into leadership responsibilities based on performance.Role OverviewGraduates will begin in a front-line sales role, working within retail and event-style environments to understand how campaigns are delivered, how customers are engaged, and how revenue is generated.This foundation stage is essential. It develops:Professional communication skillsConfidence in public-facing environmentsTarget management and accountabilityCommercial awarenessResilience and performance consistencyYou will be actively engaging members of the public, explaining campaign information clearly, and guiding interested individuals through the appropriate sign-up or onboarding process.Initial ResponsibilitiesRepresenting live campaigns in retail or event settingsInitiating professional one-to-one conversationsExplaining campaign objectives and support options clearlyAnswering questions accurately and transparentlyProcessing registrations using digital systemsWorking towards daily and weekly performance targetsThis phase typically forms the first stage of development and is performance assessed.Leadership Development Once consistent sales performance and professionalism are demonstrated, graduates may progress into additional responsibilities, including:Supporting new starters during onboardingAssisting with daily team briefingsMonitoring performance metrics alongside senior team membersLearning how targets are set and trackedContributing to team motivation and standardsFurther progression may lead to Assistant Leadership and Campaign Management responsibilities.Advancement is based on measurable results, reliability, and leadership capability not tenure alone.Progression OpportunityAs you build confidence and consistently deliver results, their responsibilities naturally expand beyond campaign delivery. With performance and initiative, there are opportunities to support newer team members, contribute to daily coordination, and gradually step into leadership and campaign oversight responsibilities. Progression is based on merit and consistency, allowing development to move at a pace aligned with individual performance.Who This Role Is Suitable ForA Graduate seeking a practical, performance-based career startAn Individual comfortable in customer-facing environmentsA competitive and target-driven personality An individual open to starting in sales to build commercial foundationsA candidate seeking long-term progression into leadershipThis role is best suited to graduates who understand that management development begins with mastering the fundamentals.Whats OfferedStructured on-the-job trainingOngoing mentoring and feedbackClear progression criteriaA performance-focused team environmentApplication ProcessShortlisted candidates will receive a full breakdown of the role, performance expectations, and progression structure before advancing to the next stage.This is a graduate development opportunity built on real responsibility and measurable progression beginning with sales fundamentals and expanding into leadership based on results.

Created: 2026-03-07