Graduate Scheme - Commercial
Full-time
London, United Kingdom • In office
About GoGorilla
GoGorilla is the world's first performance marketing company built on financial technology. We've engineered a platform that hardwires client objectives into every campaign, ensuring transparent, auditable results that traditional agencies can't match. When our clients win, you win. You'll join a high-performance London team where your commercial impact directly shapes your career trajectory and financial rewards.
About the role
Our Commercial Graduate Scheme is a fast-track programme designed to develop the next generation of commercial leaders at GoGorilla. You will rotate through our key commercial functions, including sales, partnerships, and client strategy, gaining a deep understanding of our business and our clients. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the business and to make a real impact from day one.
Day-to-day, you'll work on a variety of projects, from supporting our sales team with new business development to helping our partnerships team build relationships with key partners. This role requires a strong commercial acumen, a passion for building relationships, and a desire to learn and grow.
Working pattern and flexibility
This is a full-time, in-office role based in our central London headquarters. We believe that the best way to learn is by being immersed in our culture and collaborating with our team in person.
Leadership trajectory
This is a graduate scheme with a clear path to a permanent role at GoGorilla. You'll start by rotating through our key commercial functions, with the opportunity to specialise in the area that best suits your skills and interests. Exceptional performers will have the opportunity to progress to a leadership role within 2-3 years.
What you will be doing
Rotate through our key commercial functions, including sales, partnerships, and client strategy.
Support our sales team with new business development, from lead generation to closing deals.
Help our partnerships team build relationships with key partners, from start-ups to large enterprises.
Work with our client strategy team to develop and execute strategies that drive growth for our clients.
Learn from the best in the business and make a real impact from day one.
What you will bring
A recent graduate with a strong academic record.
A passion for business and a desire to learn and grow.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A willingness to learn and a coachable mindset.
London presence with the right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship.
You should not apply if
You are not passionate about business and building a career in a commercial role.
You are not a creative problem-solver who enjoys tackling complex and ambiguous challenges.
You are not a team player who is willing to collaborate with others to achieve common goals.
You are not interested in a role that requires continuous learning and improvement.
You are not comfortable with a role that has a high degree of accountability for your performance.
How we work
Outcomes first – your success is measured by the impact you have on our business and our clients.
Autonomy with accountability – you have the freedom to manage your own projects with clear expectations for results.
Build the playbook – you will contribute to our commercial playbook by developing and refining our processes and best practices.
Be the expert – you will have the opportunity to specialise in the area that best suits your skills and interests.
Continuous improvement – feedback and data-driven insights shape our commercial process and drive continuous innovation.
Compensation and progression
Base salary: £35,000
On-target performance bonus: Performance bonuses and success-sharing opportunities.
Company profit-sharing: Participation in overall company success.
Equity: Meaningful equity participation is a core part of our compensation philosophy for high-performing team members, offering a stake in our long-term success.
Benefits: Private healthcare for full-time UK employees after 6 months probation, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, laptop and modern tools, learning budget and regular team events.
Progression: Clear path to a permanent commercial role within 12-18 months, with opportunities to progress to leadership roles within 2-3 years.
About the role
Day 30 – Complete onboarding, learn our business model, and begin your first rotation.
Day 60 – Take ownership of your first project and begin contributing to our commercial playbook.
Day 90 – Consistently delivering high-impact results and demonstrating a clear understanding of our business.
Our hiring process
We keep the steps simple so you can demonstrate how your skills drive outcomes and align with our culture. For this role, the journey typically follows our standard path – application, a brief cultural profile, a light role task (if applicable), interviews, an offer, and onboarding. See the careers page for specifics.
Typical flow for this role
Application – submit your CV and a short note on your interest in a commercial career.
Cultural assessment – brief values and collaboration profile, plus short video questions.
Role task – a commercial case study to assess your analytical and strategic thinking.
Interviews – meet the hiring lead, founder, and other senior leaders.
Offer and checks – written offer with base, bonus, and equity structure, right-to-work and references.
Onboarding – a clear plan, team introductions and access to GorillaAcademy resources.
Important notes for candidates
We do not use third-party recruitment agencies. Do not send CVs through agencies.
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