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London, Greater London, England
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London, Greater London, England
Entry level
The Graduate Business Development Assistant will support the commercial team in account management, sales processes, and client relationships, contributing to sales targets and strategic initiatives.
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At a glance: 

  • Location – London, United Kingdom  
  • Start Date – August 2025 
  • Contract Type – 12 months Fixed Term Contract
  • Working Arrangement – Hybrid 

Here’s a summary of the role:

Looking for a new challenge? Do you have strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint? Are you interested in career in sales and account management? Do you like working in a team? Do you have a proactive mindset and excellent communication skills? Then look no further, we have an exciting opportunity for a graduate to join YouGov, an international online research data and analytics technology group, in our commercial team.

On the graduate programme you will support the commercial team that are responsible for achieving sales targets for a specific group of accounts. Reporting into a Manager, you’ll support specific account management and new business processes and tasks that aid achievement of the team’s core objective.

You will be joining our already successful team of 25 in our London office. This is a hybrid role, so individuals must be able to commute to the London Office 2-3 days a week.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):

  • You’ll support the commercial team(s) in the account planning and prospecting sales process
  • Monitor and record progress made against the team’s targets
  • Maintain day-to-day client relationships
  • Work closely with the Client Services, Finance, Product, Legal and wider commercial teams
  • Support the cross-product proposition & strategy for your team’s territory
  • Support with proposals and client-specific material
  • Help build on YouGov’s reputation amongst clients within your team’s territory

These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview:

  • An interest in the power and use of research & data
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical and numerical skills
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
  • Educated to degree level or other equivalent professional qualification through formal study
  • A great work ethic and attitude to learn on the job

It would be great if you had these to, but we’ll support you if you don’t:

  • Experience using, and competence in, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Experience in sales or customer service roles in an office or otherwise

What to expect from the hiring process:

  • Call with Talent Partner
  • Assessment/Practical Interview
  • Final Interview with the hiring team

Some or all of these will be in person in our London office.

Graduate Programme Overview:

Our Graduate Programme is designed to accelerate your career and provide a comprehensive foundation for success. Here's what you can expect:

  • 12-Month Development Programme: A structured programme featuring role-specific training and professional skills development to equip you for success.
  • Real-World Experience: Engage in meaningful tasks and projects, gaining hands-on experience from day one.
  • Exposure to Senior Leadership: Benefit from direct interactions with our CEO, graduate sponsor, and functional leaders, offering invaluable insights and mentorship.
  • Comprehensive Support System: Enjoy continuous guidance from the People Experience and Development team, as well as your dedicated line manager.
  • Pathway to Promotion: Successful completion of the programme can lead to a permanent role and promotion, contingent on your performance.
  • Graduate Alumni Network: Stay connected with your cohort and join a vibrant community of programme alumni to support your long-term growth.

Our programme offers an incredible opportunity to build your skills, expand your network, and shape your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

What can we offer you:

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.

  • A cohesive, fun, inclusive and supportive team environment.
  • From day one, you'll have the opportunity to engage with our fast-paced, innovative teams and make meaningful contributions. We encourage innovative thinking, and when combined with our collaborative culture, it creates an enjoyable and inspiring experience for all.
  • A good work-life balance. Because we all work better when we are rested. Your wellbeing is as important to us as your career growth. Access curated resources for your physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
  • Exclusive LinkedIn Learning license offering unlimited access to a vast library of high-quality, expert-led training courses that are designed to elevate your skills and foster continuous growth.
  • An extra day off to celebrate yourself – enjoy an additional day to relax and celebrate your birthday.

Ready to take the first step? Apply now and be part of our next generation of leaders!

Company Description and Culture 

 

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.    

 

We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.  

 

Why join YouGov? 

 

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities. 

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.  

 

Life at YouGov 

 

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do. 

We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.  

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need. 

 

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To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy

Top Skills

Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word

YouGov London, England Office

Group Head Office, 50 Featherstone Street, ,, London, United Kingdom, EC1Y 8RT

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