Relay Direct
Graduate Marketing Trainee

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Job Title: Graduate Marketing Trainee
Location: Milton Keynes (On-Site)
Schedule: Full-time, Immediate Start Available
About Us
At Relay Direct, we understand that traditional entry-level corporate structures can be frustrating. Many companies demand years of experience for "entry-level" roles, or keep ambitious graduates trapped in administrative loops. We do things differently. We are a high-growth sales and marketing agency that prioritizes raw talent, coachability, and work ethic over a long CV.
The Role
The Graduate Marketing Trainee role is an immersive, practical program designed to take you from a commercial beginner to an operational business leader. You will start at the grassroots level, mastering the fundamentals of direct marketing, face-to-face consumer acquisition, and brand positioning. As you smash your initial performance targets, you will quickly progress into our leadership curriculum, learning the mechanics of campaign management, team dynamics, public speaking, and business operations.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Responsibilities
- Engage in face-to-face consumer acquisition.
- Learn brand positioning strategies.
- Progress into leadership curriculum.
- Understand campaign management and team dynamics.
- Develop public speaking and business operations skills.
Candidate Requirements
- Academic Mindset: A recent university graduate (all degree disciplines are welcome—from Business and Marketing to History, Sports Science, or Psychology) who possesses a strong desire to learn.
- Communication Skills: The ability to simplify complex brand ideas into engaging, persuasive conversations with diverse audiences.
- Resilience & Focus: A competitive, goal-focused mindset that treats challenges as opportunities to upskill.
- Eligibility: Must be 18+ and have full, unrestricted rights to work in the UK on a permanent basis.


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Program Incentives & Culture
- Meritocratic Progression: Your promotion structure is completely transparent and based 100% on performance, never on office politics or seniority.
- Travel Opportunities: High achievers regularly earn invitations to regional networking rallies, national award ceremonies, and international team trips.
- Weekly Payouts: Enjoy the benefits of performance-linked weekly pay packets alongside clear milestone bonuses.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Relay Direct Ltd is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.
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