Graduate Management Trainee
Location: Brighton
Full-Time | In-Person
Paid Weekly | Structured Training
About the Role
At Apex, leadership is developed — not handed out.
The Graduate Management Trainee role is designed for an ambitious graduate who want hands-on experience in sales, campaign delivery, and team leadership, with a clear pathway into management.
Rather than being placed straight into a back-office role, you’ll begin by learning the foundations of the business: public engagement, campaign performance, and customer interaction. From there, you’ll progress into team coordination, performance support, and leadership responsibilities as you develop.
This is a fast-paced, people-focused opportunity suited to graduates who are competitive, proactive, and motivated by growth.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your first phase will focus on understanding how campaigns are delivered and how results are generated.
You’ll work in retail and event-style environments, engaging directly with members of the public and learning how to confidently communicate campaign messages. This stage builds the communication, resilience, and performance mindset required for leadership.
On a typical day, you’ll:
- Engage people in natural, one-to-one conversations
- Explain campaign objectives and the impact behind them
- Guide interested individuals through clear next steps
- Ensure all commitments and contribution details are explained transparently
- Accurately record information using digital systems
As you progress, your responsibilities will expand to include:
- Supporting new team members during onboarding
- Assisting with daily briefings and performance discussions
- Learning how to track campaign results and identify improvement areas
- Contributing to team motivation and target-setting
The goal is to move you from campaign delivery into leadership, with structured support at each stage.
Development Pathway
This programme is built around clear progression:
- Campaign & Sales Foundations
- Team Support & Coaching
- Assistant Leadership Responsibilities
- Campaign Management
Progression is performance-based, with ongoing feedback and mentoring throughout.
Benefits
- Structured graduate training
- Hands-on leadership exposure
- Clear management progression
- Supportive, performance-driven culture
Who This Role Is Suited To
- Graduates looking for a fast-paced, hands-on career start
- Individuals with leadership experience from sport, societies, or part-time work
- Competitive and goal-oriented personalities
- Confident communicators who enjoy working with people
- Those seeking progression into management rather than a static graduate role
Application Process
If you’re looking for a graduate opportunity that combines practical experience, performance, and real leadership development — rather than a purely theoretical role — apply today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the programme and progression structure in more detail.