Graduate Program Associate, YouGov

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field
• Interest in sales/commercial roles for career development
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, with a demonstrated ability to create visually impactful presentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to both internal teams and clients
• Analytical mindset and proficiency in data analysis tools, with the ability to derive actionable insights from large datasets
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

Desirable

• Contract Type – 12 months Fixed Term Contract
• YouGov is offering an exciting 12-month Graduate Programme in our Commercial function designed to give you invaluable hands-on experience in both Account Executive and Sales Analyst roles, providing a solid foundation for your career in-house
• This unique rotational programme offers you the opportunity to experience two six-month placements across YouGov’s Account Management and New Business Teams
• During your time as a graduate program associate in the Account Management team, your core objective is to support an Account Director on building a strong client partnership across a set of identified accounts
• The Account Management team focuses on achieving sales targets through renewals, cross-selling, and upselling
• In this role, you’ll learn how to prospect new contacts, uncover new business opportunities, create content engagement pieces, learn the basics for Customer Relationship Management tools, and engage with clients directly
• You’ll get hands on experience learning commercial strategies for increasing sales and negotiation tactics, along with learning the soft-skills of building repertoire with clients and confidence with speaking to VP/C-Suite Executives
• During your time as a graduate program associate in the New Business team, you will be focusing on our Syndicated Products, including BrandIndex and Profiles
• As a Sales Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the New Business departments by leveraging your analytical and PowerPoint expertise
• You will be responsible for building impactful PowerPoint decks, creating engaging email campaigns, and conducting insightful data analysis to drive business growth and enhance client relationships
• This role has also been a proven starting point for promotion and upward mobility across YouGov’s greater commercial team
• Account Management Key Responsibilities:
• Prospect new contacts to uncover new business opportunities
• Learn how to write contracts
• Help with pipeline forecasting
• Join client calls to learn about business opportunities
• Learn pricing strategies and negotiation tactics
• New Business Key Responsibilities:
• Develop visually compelling and data-driven PowerPoint presentations to showcase the value and capabilities of YouGov Syndicated Products
• Collaborate with the New Business departments to craft engaging and effective email campaigns to drive client engagement and generate new business opportunities
• Conduct in-depth data analysis using YouGov Syndicated Products, extracting key insights and trends to provide strategic recommendations to the Sales team
• Support the Sales team in preparing client proposals, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client needs
• Support the Sales team by directly supporting client product trials and proof of concept/ROI analysis
• Maintain and update sales collateral, ensuring it is current, relevant, and aligned with the company's brand standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing and Product, to gather insights and optimize sales processes and materials
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitive landscape, and client needs to identify opportunities for product enhancements and sales growth

• Start Date – August 2025
• Call with Talent Partner
• Assessment/Practical Interview
• Final Interview with the hiring team