Marketing & Sales Internship - Summer 2026

Job description

Strive Collective is a London-based company delivering face‐to‐face campaigns across events, retail locations, and promotional spaces. We work with organisations in the energy sector, helping them connect directly with customers and increase awareness of their services.

We are offering a 3‐month summer internship programme for individuals looking to gain hands‐on experience in sales, leadership development, and business operations within a fast‐paced, people‐focused environment.

This internship is designed to provide practical, real‐world experience, with structured training and clear exposure to how a sales‐focused business operates.

OverviewThis is a full‐time, on‐site internship based in London, running for 3 months. Interns will begin by developing core skills in face‐to‐face sales and customer engagement, before gaining exposure to team leadership and the operational side of the business.

This is not a classroom‐based internship; all training is delivered through hands‐on experience and guided development.

What You Will LearnMonth 1: Sales & Customer Engagement

Work at events, retail spaces, and promotional locations

Learn how to engage customers face‐to‐face

Develop communication and presentation skills

Gain an understanding of the energy sector and services offered

Learn how performance is measured and improved

Month 2: Leadership & Team Development

Continue building personal sales performance

Support team leaders in coordinating daily activities

Learn how to guide and support new team members

Develop skills in communication, motivation, and teamwork

Month 3: Business Operations & Overview

Gain insight into campaign planning and daily operations

Understand how teams are managed and scaled

Learn the fundamentals of recruitment, organisation, and performance tracking

Build a 360‐degree understanding of how the business operates

Key Responsibilities

Represent partner brands at events and retail locations across London

Engage with customers face‐to‐face to introduce energy services

Provide clear, accurate, and professional information

Contribute to individual and team performance targets

Participate in structured training and development sessions

Support team members and assist with onboarding activities

Maintain a professional and approachable presence at all times

Candidate Requirements

Be available for full‐time work for the full 3‐month internship period

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Be confident working in a face‐to‐face, public‐facing environment

Be proactive, reliable, and willing to learn

Be able to work on‐site in London

Have the legal right to work in the UK

What We Offer

Structured 3‐month internship programme

Hands‐on experience in face‐to‐face sales

Exposure to leadership and business operations

Ongoing coaching and support from experienced team members

Practical experience working across events and retail environments

A collaborative and supportive team environment

Day rate with opportunities to earn commission

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Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
London
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Published at
26-05-2026
Profession type
Sales
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

London | Sales Jobs | Full-time jobs | Secondary School

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