Jobs, fresher vacancy - Business Development: Rotational Grad Scheme (Graduating 2025) • UK

Company: Runna

UK

Please apply as soon as you can! Applications are open until 20th December but applicants will be considered on a rolling basis and as such, we may close this role earlier depending on the popularity (our people team who will be screening applications is small!)We're putting together a talented team to build the #1 training platform for RunnersWe help everyday runners become outstanding by providing world-class training, coaching and community for everyone, whether you're improving your 5k time or training for your first marathon. To date we have built iOS, Android and Apple watch apps that help people achieve their goals by coaching them through the full journey and syncing to their favourite fitness devices.We’re growing extremely fast and in November 2023 closed a new £5M funding round led by JamJar with participation from Eka Ventures, Venrex and Creator Ventures. We want to grow as fast as we can into the future and are looking for individuals who will help us get there. For more about our background and growth check out our Careers Page!We’re now looking ahead to the future and the people who want to help us build and scale Runna. Our aim is to reach millions of subscribers in the next 5 years and be the go-to training platform for any runner. Now is a magical time to join, we're still small, and everyone makes a foundational difference.The roleWe’re launching an exciting graduate program that will offer candidates the opportunity to rotate across three of our core business development teams — Ambassadors, Partnerships and Events enabling successful candidates to gain diverse, hands-on experience across Runna’s go to market functions! We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about running, super switched on & eager to learn, and ready to dive into the world of a fast-growing startup!Throughout the graduate scheme (approx 1 year), you’ll rotate between our business development teams where your role will require you to:Ambassadors Team Identify potential ambassadors and build relationships with them: Work with our amazing affiliates who share their running journeys with Runna. You’ll help us to find new potential faces to represent Runna and help our current ambassadors them get the most out of our app, keep them informed about upcoming races and events, and ensure they have all the tools to succeed. Support ambassador managers: Assist with ambassador events, race trips, and the management of high-value, long-term partners. Optimise the ambassador program: Continuously improve the experience for our ambassadors by creating inspiring content, campaigns, and sharing new ways to showcase our app. Partnerships Team Support existing partnerships: Collaborate with our Partnerships team to help nurture existing relationships with race providers, brands, and registration platforms. Develop new partnership opportunities: Get involved in identifying, pitching, and managing partnerships with new brands and race providers in the UK and beyond. Contribute to team-wide projects: From assisting at events to collaborating with the Ambassadors and Marketing teams, you’ll gain a broad perspective on how partnerships help drive the company’s growth. Events Team Event Planning and Coordination: Support on the logistics, planning, and coordination of Runna events, including securing venues, managing registrations, coordinating vendors, and handling transportation and inventory. Marketing and Community Engagement: Collaborate on event marketing, manage ticketing, source branded materials, and gather community feedback to improve future events. Over the course of the graduate programme you will rotate into the above areas (exact duration of each rotation TBD based on business needs and your specific skill set) - after you have rotated across each area, you will have the opportunity to join one of the teams in a permanent associate role.Interview processOur aim is to keep the interview process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible, and will consist of the following stages: Kick off! (Please apply now via Workable) Interview Round 1: Introductory chat with Caitlin/Katie/Saz/Holly - our team leads (30-minute video call) Take Home Task (~60 minutes) Interview Round 2: Interview with Holly & Josh (45-minutes, presenting task) Final Round: Office visit (in-person chat with founder(s) and rest of the team) Once the process is finished, we promise to let you know our decision as soon as possible. Timelines Please submit your application via workable by the 20th of December We’ll let you know if you’ve been invited to interview w/c 6th January Round one interviews (virtual) will take place w/c 20th January Round two interviews (virtual) will take place w/c 27th January Final round interviews (in person) will take place w/c 3rd February Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to better accommodate you throughout the interview process - this can be from scheduling interviews around childcare commitments to accessibility requirements. We want you to show your best self in the process ❤️RequirementsWhat experience we’re looking forWe recruit students and grads who are smart and curious with excellent communication skills. Our teams have degrees in many different disciplines. If you don’t quite meet all of the below skills, we’d still love to hear from you as we might be able to tweak the role slightly or offer you a position better suited for you. You can apply directly below or contact us if you’re still unsure.About you: You LOVE running You're great at talking to new people and building relationships You are on track to receive a 1st or 2:1 (or equivalent) in your undergraduate degree and graduating in summer 2026 You're a self-starter, highly organised and can manage lots of spinning plates You’re curious, eager to learn, and can adapt quickly across different teams Loves a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making an impact You are commercially minded and can quickly understand business implications of different decisions Bonus points if you:Don't worry, you are not expected to have the below experience but if it is something that interests you then please do get in touch Have held a leadership role in a university society or founded your own side business Have had hands on experience working in partnerships or with social media ambassadors BenefitsBenefitsWe'll be growing our package of benefits over time. We currently offer: £33k salary EMI options to all full time team members Flexible working (we typically work 2-3 days from our office in Vauxhall) 25 days flexible holiday with the choice to use your bank holiday allowance on days that better suit you Bi-weekly team run and lunch