Commercial Graduate Programme 2025 (start September 2025)

Application Deadline: Friday 11^th July 2025 at 5pm

Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.

What we’re looking for

As our commercial team and the business continue to grow, we are looking for ambitious and self-motivated commercial professionals to be part of a global commercial team of +230 people, which has successfully delivered double digit growth over the past 5 years. You will need a high level of emotional intelligence and business acumen to match. Are you keen to push yourself outside your comfort zone and work in a continually evolving industry? Build a real name for yourself as a specialist in the commodity and energy transition space for a business which has been established for over 50 years?

We are seeking passionate, driven graduates who show a clear motivation to succeed within our sales team. This is a great opportunity for someone to establish and grow their career within a global company. This is an eighteen month graduate programme where you will have the opportunity to work with three different departments (Sales, Marketing & Conferences), offering a rich and varied career for intellectually curious and commercially driven minds. You will need to be flexible, adaptable with a willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.

What will you be doing

• Have the opportunity to work in three to four different sectors of Sales/Customer Success/ Sponsorship Sales/ Marketing spending four months in each sector.
• Have a dedicated mentor in each placement to help guide and support you in your career goals.
• Work with market experts in other departments such as Product Development, Editorial, Data Science, and Consulting.
• Gain hands on experience with working alongside teams of passionate people.
• Have the opportunity to attend industry leading conferences.

• Have access to additional training through LinkedIn Learning and Mennta markets training programmes.
• By the end of the programme, you will be competent working within the Sales/Customer Success/ sponsorship sales/marketing departments of Argus Media.
• There will be an opportunity to progress to a full-time role after the programme comes to an end.

Role and Responsibilities

• To forge strong business relationships with commodity market players in the region
• Start developing sales skills such as good questioning techniques, problem identification, objection handling and overcoming gate keepers.
• Provide excellent account management and customer experience to Argus customers from smooth on-boarding to resolving queries within the desired service level agreement.
• Utilise the CRM, to track accounts throughout their subscription lifecycle, analyse client usage trends and identify tactics to drive growth and protect revenues.
• Provide demonstrations, clarify client details and needs, evaluate new business opportunities relating to prices assessment, new products and improvements to the existing product line.

• Gathering as much information on the company and participating in on-the-job training.
• Participating in meetings, workshops, and team-building events.
• Compiling reports and making presentations to other staff members.
• Analysing existing systems and offering new ideas for improvement.
• Conducting research and assisting the Manager or Supervisor wherever possible.

Skills and Experience

• A recent graduate
• Ability to learn quickly, to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment
• Creative problem solver and commercial mind set
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Fluency in English. Other languages are an advantage

• Clear and concise communication skills
• Good writing skills
• People who are positive, self­­-motivating, well-organised, and inquisitive by nature

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive graduate trainee salary with step increases throughout the programme
• 25 days annual leave
• Group pension scheme
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Season ticket travel loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Extensive internal and external training
• Hybrid working after six month probation period

Testimonials from previous graduates:

“Argus has so much to offer; from a great company culture to a wide range of opportunities for professional growth, which I have had the privilege to experience for the past 6 months. As a Graduate Sales Executive and as part of the Sales Graduate Programme I have been exposed to both commercially and analytically relevant tasks, which have provided me with a useful skillset to be successful in any role. The opportunity of partaking in such a diverse Graduate Scheme has also allowed me to work closely with different teams, to expand my reach of contacts across the business and to help with building the bridge that solidifies relationships between different departments. Overall, my experience has been very positive, and I am looking forward to further evolving my professional career within this company.”

“As a Graduate Sales Executive at Argus Media, I've had the opportunity to work in a dynamic atmosphere that encourages personal and professional development. Over the last nine months, I've been constantly challenged to push myself beyond my comfort zone, and I've received significant insights into the commodity and energy transition spaces. The supportive atmosphere at Argus, combined with substantial training and mentoring, has given me the skills and confidence I need to build solid business connections and create excellent customer experiences. Rotating among different departments not only broadened my skill set, but also allowed me to connect with diverse teams and extend my network inside the organisation. Overall, my experience at Argus has been really fulfilling, and I am eager to continue developing my career with such a prestigious and forward-thinking organisation.”

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

Argus is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions

By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.