Sales Trainee, Early Career Program - Energy & Commodity...

Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in this opportunity.

Application Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5pm CST

Start Date: August 2026

Build 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 glance

This 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 gain

• Rotational placements across Sales and Customer Success

• Dedicated mentor support

• Exposure to Product Development, Editorial, Data Science and Consulting

• Industry conferences and extensive learning resources

• Clear progression opportunities into permanent roles

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide 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 Experience

• Recent college graduate

• Commercial mindset and curiosity

• Ability to learn quickly, multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Creative problem solver

• Fluency in English (additional languages are an advantage)

Process

• Application Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5pm CST

• Assessment Days in Houston: Tentatively Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 (Please keep these dates free.)

• Start Date: August 2026

Benefits

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 salary and company bonus scheme

• Group medical, dental and vision plans

• Company paid short term and long term disability and life insurance plan

• Group 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match

• 20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 30 days

• Subsidized gym membership

• Extensive internal and external training

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website:

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