Job Description

Graduate Scheme 2025 - Sales & Marketing

25,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission (Realistic OTE Year 1: 29,000-40,000+)

Full-Time | Office-Based | 9am-5.30pm | London SE1 | August 2025 Start

Are you a high-achieving graduate ready to kickstart a career in a fast-paced, rewarding industry? Global Insight Conferences (GIC)--a leading name in the UK's business events sector--is excited to launch our Graduate Scheme 2025 in Sales & Marketing.

This is a hands-on, career-shaping opportunity designed to give ambitious graduates real experience, real responsibility, and real rewards from day one.

Why Choose the GIC Graduate Scheme?

Our 18-month structured programme blends on-the-job learning with intensive training, mentorship, and personal development. You'll rotate across two key commercial roles--Delegate Sales and Sponsorship Sales--gaining full exposure to how a successful B2B events company operates. By the end of the scheme, you'll be equipped with the skills and experience to secure a permanent position within the company.

We invest in our graduates and promote based on merit. If you're hungry to learn, motivated to achieve, and ready to grow fast--this is the place for you.

What You'll Get

25,000 starting salary

Uncapped commission

on all sales (realistic OTE Year 1: 29,000-40,000+)

Dedicated mentoring

and a personalised professional growth plan

33 days holiday

(25 days + 8 paid bank holidays)

Pension scheme

Performance bonuses

Regular salary reviews

Casual office dress code

Team socials, company events, and celebrations

Fully-funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

What You'll Be Doing

Secondment 1: Delegate Sales (6 Months)

You'll start in delegate sales, learning how to convert warm marketing leads into delegate bookings. You'll become a skilled communicator, mastering the art of sales strategy, pitching, and CRM use--earning commission from the very start.

Secondment 2: Sponsorship Sales (12 Months)

You'll then progress into sponsorship, working directly with senior professionals and global brands. This is a higher-value, relationship-driven role with more strategic influence--and more earning potential.

Who We're Looking For

We're not just looking for qualifications--we want personality, drive, and potential!

You should have:

A strong academic record, and a track record of going above and beyond at school or university At least 3 months of paid work experience in any role (including part-time or weekend jobs) A confident, articulate personality with excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with digital platforms like LinkedIn, Gmail, Instagram, Word & Excel A strong desire to learn, hit targets, and stand out A positive, proactive attitude and an eye for detail The ability to work well in a team, but thrive independently
Our Culture & Commitment

We understand no candidate is ever 'perfect.' If you're passionate, eager to grow, and ready to start a meaningful career--we encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every single box.

At GIC, we pride ourselves on inclusivity and equal opportunity. Over 80% of our leadership team is female, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to Start Your Career?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we want to hear from you.

Apply now

to be considered for a place on the GIC Graduate Scheme 2025.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: 25,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

London SE1 0NZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Office: 1 year (preferred) Phone etiquette: 1 year (preferred) work: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person