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Description
The Graduate Trainee role is designed to develop future talent within Achilles by providing broad exposure across key business functions, including:
- Client engagement and account support
- Sales and business development
- Supplier audit and compliance
- Data, ESG, and supply chain risk analysis
The role offers structured development, enabling graduates to build commercial awareness, technical expertise, and client-facing skills, with a pathway into a permanent specialist or leadership role.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Account Support
- Assist Account Managers in maintaining client relationships
- Respond to client queries and provide service support
- Support client onboarding and ongoing engagement
- Contribute to client reporting and insights
Sales & Commercial Support
- Support lead generation and pipeline development
- Conduct market and competitor research
- Assist with proposals, presentations, and pitches
- Collaborate with sales teams to identify growth opportunities
Audit & Compliance Support
- Assist in supplier audits and assurance processes
- Review supplier documentation for compliance
- Support ESG and risk assessments
- Ensure accurate data capture in Achilles systems
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Data Analysis & Insight
- Analyse supply chain data and identify trends or risks
- Support reporting for internal teams and clients
- Assist with dashboards and performance tracking
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Project & Process Improvement
- Participate in cross-functional projects
- Identify efficiency improvements in processes
- Support implementation of new tools or approaches
- Contribute ideas for innovation and client value
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent
Person Specification
Core Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication (written and verbal)
- Attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate
- Commercial awareness and curiosity
Technical/Desirable Skills
- Basic understanding of ESG, sustainability, or compliance
- Familiarity with Excel or data tools
- Interest in supply chain, procurement, or risk management
- Knowledge of CRM systems (desirable but not essential)
Development Opportunities
- Structured 2-year graduate development programme
- Rotations across business areas
- Exposure to global clients and industries
- Formal training (sales, audit, ESG, data analysis)
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Behavioural Expectations
- Demonstrates Achilles values (integrity, collaboration, accountability)
- Proactive and willing to take ownership
- Adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Customer-focused mindset
- Continuous learner with growth mindset
Performance Measures
- Contribution to team objectives and projects
- Quality and accuracy of work
- Stakeholder and client feedback
- Learning progression and skill development
- Engagement and initiative
Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills in an environment free from all forms of inequality.
Benefits
Our benefits packages vary from country to country but we aim to provide flexible and competitive benefits that support individual financial, physical health, and mental wellbeing. Some examples include:
- Pension or retirement benefits
- Health insurance cover
- Paid Annual Leave / PTO
- Charity / Volunteering Day
- Family friendly policies
- Flexible working practices (dependent upon role and location)
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
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