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Graduate Sales & Leadership Scheme – Starts Now!
About Strive Collective
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, we are launching a Graduate Sales & Leadership Scheme for ambitious individuals looking to build a career in sales, leadership, and business operations.
Why This Opportunity?
This role is perfect for graduates who are enthusiastic about:
- Gaining first-hand experience in sales, marketing, and operations
- Progressing into leadership and management roles
- Being part of our growth from London into Birmingham
- Understanding the full 360° of sales and marketing, from customer engagement to team management
** Programme Structure**
Months 0–3: Sales & Industry Foundations
- Learn the fundamentals of face-to-face sales
- Gain knowledge of the energy sector and our partner brands
- Work as a Brand Ambassador at events, retail locations, and promotional sites
- Develop communication, presentation, and customer service skills
Reasons to use Rodeo
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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Months 3–6: Leadership Development
- Strengthen personal sales performance
- Learn sales team leadership techniques
- Mentor new team members by assisting with team guidance
- Build confidence in coaching, motivation, and collaboration
Months 6–9: Team Leadership
- Take full responsibility for leading a small team
- Drive team performance and campaign success
- Develop accountability, performance management, and leadership skills
Months 9–12: Business Operations
- Learn back-end operations, including campaign management
- Gain insights into recruitment, team development, and campaign scaling
- Understand how sales campaigns are built and managed
By the end, you’ll have **a complete 360° view of a sales and marketing business.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Represent energy brands at live events, retail locations, and promotions ✔ Engage face-to-face with customers to promote services and raise brand awareness ✔ Deliver clear and polished brand messaging ✔ Meet individual and team performance targets ✔ Attend training sessions and leadership development programmes ✔ Support peers and maintain a positive team culture


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What We’re Looking For
We’re recruiting graduates or career starters who excel in:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn
- Confidence in face-to-face interactions
- Ambition to grow into leadership and operational roles
- Immediate availability (no prior sales experience required)
What We Offer
🔹 12-month structured Graduate Development Programme 🔹 Hands-on experience across sales, leadership, and business operations 🔹 Opportunities for expansion into Birmingham 🔹 Ongoing training, mentorship, and coaching 🔹 Supportive and purpose-driven culture 🔹 **Competitive day rate + commission opportunities
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