Sales & Marketing Graduate Programme

Sales & Marketing Graduate Programme 2026 – Build Your Career with a Global Market Leader Start date: 7th September 2026Assessment Centre: 10th March About JTI At Japan Tobacco International (JTI), we don’t just hire graduates – we develop future leaders. With over 45,000 employees across 120+ countries, JTI is one of the world’s leading FMCG organisations, home to some of the most recognised brands globally. In the UK alone, we are the market leader in our sector, known for operational excellence, innovation and long-term investment in people. JTI is consistently recognised as a Top Employer globally, across Europe and in the UK – not just for what we achieve, but for how we support our people. From award-winning development programmes to industry-leading family leave and wellbeing initiatives, this is a place where careers are built to last. What You’ll Be Doing As a graduate on the programme, you will: Rotate across Sales, Marketing and Account Management, gaining exposure to the full commercial engine of JTI Work on live commercial projects that shape go-to-market strategy and customer experience Build strong relationships with colleagues, customers and partners across the UK and internationally Analyse market and performance data to identify opportunities for growth and innovation Present your ideas and recommendations to senior leaders, influencing real business decisions Develop the confidence to challenge thinking and drive continuous improvement You won’t be watching from the sidelines – you’ll be trusted early and encouraged to make an impact from day one. Training & Development JTI is renowned for its commitment to development and this programme is no exception. You’ll benefit from: A world-class induction into JTI, our culture and our commercial strategy A tailored development pathway covering: Commercial acumen Leadership and influence Stakeholder management Presentation and communication skills Ongoing coaching from experienced managers Mentoring from senior leaders and former graduates Opportunities to build an international network across the JTI group We don’t just prepare you for your first role – we prepare you for a long, successful career. This programme is a genuine springboard into leadership. Graduates from JTI’s commercial programmes have progressed into: Field and national sales leadership Key account management Marketing and category leadership Commercial strategy and business development People management and senior leadership roles At JTI, your career develops around your strengths, ambition and performance, not a one-size-fits-all pathway. Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for graduates who: Are on track for, or have achieved, a 2:1 degree or above Are ambitious, curious and motivated by impact Enjoy building relationships and influencing others Are confident communicators who can bring ideas to life Thrive in fast-moving, commercial environments Bring a growth mindset and the drive to succeed A driving licence and flexibility around location can be helpful depending on placement, but above all, we’re interested in potential, attitude and ambition.