Sales Trainee, Early Career Program – Energy & Commodity Markets

Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in this opportunity.Application Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5pm CSTStart Date: Late July - Early August 2026Build your sales career at the center of global commodity markets.As Argus Media continues to grow, we are looking for ambitious, curious and self-motivated graduates to join our global commercial organization of 230+ professionals. This team has delivered double-digit growth for each of the past five years and plays a critical role in shaping how global energy and commodity markets operate.This is your opportunity to push yourself beyond your comfort zone, develop deep commercial capability and build a genuine professional reputation in the energy transition and commodities space within a business that has been trusted by markets for over 50 years.The program at a glanceThis structured 18-month graduate program provides broad exposure across sales and customer-facing roles, with hands-on experience across the commercial organization. You will rotate across key teams and work closely with subject-matter experts. High performers will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent role.What You’ll GainRotational placements across Sales and Customer SuccessDedicated mentor supportExposure to Product Development, Editorial, Data Science and ConsultingIndustry conferences and extensive learning resourcesClear progression opportunities into permanent rolesRole And ResponsibilitiesProvide excellent customer experience to Argus customers from smooth on-boarding to resolving queries within the desired service level agreement.Utilize the CRM, to track accounts throughout their subscription lifecycle, analyze 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.Proactively generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, including cold calling, email outreach and lead qualification, particularly during Sales Development (ADE) rotations.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.Analyzing existing systems and offering new ideas for improvement.Conducting research and assisting the Manager or Supervisor wherever possible.Skills And ExperienceRecent college graduateCommercial mindset and curiosityAbility to learn quickly, multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong research and analytical skillsCreative problem solverFluency in English (additional languages are an advantage)ProcessApplication Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5pm CSTAssessment Days in Houston: Tentatively Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 (Please keep these dates free.)Start Date: Late July - Early August 2026BenefitsOur 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 salary and company bonus schemeGroup medical, dental and vision plansCompany paid short term and long term disability and life insurance planGroup 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 30 daysSubsidized gym membershipExtensive internal and external trainingFor 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 Argus Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact us. This email is provided exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages sent for this purpose will be returned. Messages sent for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.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 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 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.