SMB Go to Market Graduate Program

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often-that's what we call the courage to thrive. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at-all from Day One.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals-no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we're building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other.

The Go-to-Market (GTM) UK & Ireland team is responsible for developing the SMB merchant and SMB distribution partner propositions, ensuring relevant offerings are delivered to target markets through the most effective distribution channels, utilizing all available communication and engagement tools.

Our 2-year graduate program (undergraduate) offers an opportunity to learn all aspects of the business through three rotations of 8 months each:

• Rotation 1: Direct Marketing
• Rotation 2: Partner Marketing
• Rotation 3: Go to Market

From day one, you'll contribute meaningfully to our business while developing your business acumen, sharpening your skills, and growing your network. As a graduate, you'll receive:

• Intentional, on-the-job learning supplemented with formal professional development
• Immersive experiences to build in-demand skills
• Support tailored to your needs as a student
• A cohort and network of peers, advisors, and senior leaders
• Social and volunteer events to foster connections

Responsibilities for the role

• Support the go-to-market team in planning and executing activities and projects, focusing on marketing support.
• Assist in planning, developing, and launching campaigns for solutions, products, and propositions.
• Help develop approaches and positioning that highlight business value and connect with target audiences throughout their journey.
• Collaborate across functions, utilizing data and insights to optimize marketing strategies and funnels.
• Assist with event planning.
• Monitor the competitive landscape.

Who we're looking for

We seek intellectually curious and creative thinkers who can adapt and respond thoughtfully to a changing market.

Core Behaviors

• Collaboration - Build partnerships and promote teamwork.
• Customer Centricity - Foster strong relationships and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Drive for Results - Maintain accountability to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Ethics & Trust - Uphold high ethical standards with honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Inclusion - Promote a culture of equity and diversity, welcoming diverse ideas and perspectives.
• Risk Management - Identify and manage risks in compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.

Basic qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree (preferably in administration, marketing, CIM, or English) with an expected completion date of May 2024/2025.
• Available to start the program on 1 Sept 2025.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Leadership qualities
• Problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong presentation skills

Location: London, Old Broad Street (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Contract: Fixed-term 2-year employment contract.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

For accommodations related to disabilities during the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants .

Benefits:

We offer a dynamic, diverse work environment with employees from many nationalities. Our benefits support your health and financial security, and we invest in your career development with resources to help you grow and succeed.

Note: The posting may close early due to high application volume.