Graduate Sales & Leadership Scheme

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., 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

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.

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.

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