COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINEE PROGRAM LANGLEY, UK

Job Description COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINEE PROGRAM LANGLEY, UK What is Travelport? Travelport is the brains behind lots of your travel bookings. Plane, car or hotel. You name it, we do it. Our technology is used to book that magical family holiday, infamous bachelorette party or long overdue school reunion. While we can't solve mosquito bites or lost luggage, we can simplify a lot of the technical parts of travel, and we're looking for the best thinkers to help us do it. We’re on a mission to simplify the complex travel ecosystem and create a more connected, modern, and efficient experience for everyone. At the heart of this transformation is our people — and we’re investing in the next generation of commercial leaders. About the Program: The Future Commercial Leaders Rotation Program based at our global HQ in Langley, Berkshire is designed to cultivate a pipeline of future commercial leaders by immersing high-potential MBA or Economics graduates in the strategic functions that drive value across our travel technology business. This program is a strategic investment in our leadership pipeline and a catalyst for innovation, transformation, and commercial excellence across the business. From day one, you'll take ownership of real-world projects, contribute to business-critical deliverables, and be accountable for outputs that drive impact across the organization. This initiative supports our long-term goals to: Elevate the quality and readiness of future commercial managers. Strengthen succession planning across critical business functions. Embed a culture of transformation, customer-centricity, and commercial rigor. What You’ll Experience: Format: Four strategic rotations + Capstone Project Each rotation lasts :6 months and focuses on delivering measurable impact: Strategy & Transformation Exposure to corporate strategy, M&A, and change initiatives. Sample Deliverables: Market sizing, competitive analysis, transformation roadmap. Product & Technology Collaboration with product managers and tech leads on commercial-product marketing/training materials. Sample Deliverables: Feature launch analysis, product-market fit assessment. Delivery & Support Partnership with Customer Success, Help Desk analytics (improving data/insights), Customer e-Training solutions, and Implementation teams. Sample Deliverables: Service improvement plan, onboarding redesign, continuous improvement through automated solutions delivery (embedding GenAI into non-value add functions) Commercial & Finance Engagement with Sales, Sales Enablement and Finance. Sample Deliverables: Pricing strategy, revenue leakage analysis, GTM optimization. Capstone Project Timing: Final 6 months Focus: Strategic challenge in travel tech with cross-functional impact Examples: Reducing customer churn through integrated delivery and product enhancements Designing a new commercial model/heatmap for emerging markets Building a data-driven framework for forecasting and board reporting (leading vs. lagging metrics) Capstones will be presented to the Executive Leadership Team and may serve as a launchpad into a permanent leadership role. Why Travelport: A global team: Work with teams across the globe; @ Travelport, the world is your oyster. Work flexibility: We’re not gymnasts but we’re pretty flexible and hybrid working is the norm (2 days per week in office) Career growth: Our collaborative work culture means you will never be bored offering you lots of opportunities for learning and upskilling. Bright future: The opportunity to join us on a permanent basis at the end of your internship. Our amazing People: Search for posts on LinkedIn to learn and see more about us Who You Are: Strong academic background A recent graduate/postgraduate/MBA in Economics Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment Passionate about commercial strategy, customer value, and innovation Academic excellence and relevant project/internship experience Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Passion for travel technology and customer impact What We Offer: Competitive graduate-level compensation and benefits package A clear path to a permanent commercial role upon successful completion A supportive, inclusive, and high-growth environment A real opportunity to shape the future of travel technology A bespoke Learning & Development program crafted to accelerate growth, enhance leadership capabilities, and support continuous career progression through immersive training, mentorship, and global learning experiences Timing: Final 6 months Focus: Strategic challenge in travel tech with cross-functional impact Examples: Reducing customer churn through integrated delivery and product enhancements Designing a new commercial model/heatmap for emerging markets Building a data-driven framework for forecasting and board reporting (leading vs. lagging metrics) Capstones will be presented to the Executive Leadership Team and may serve as a launchpad into a permanent leadership role. Why Travelport: A global team: Work with teams across the globe; @ Travelport, the world is your oyster. Work flexibility: We’re not gymnasts but we’re pretty flexible and hybrid working is the norm (2 days per week in office) Career growth: Our collaborative work culture means you will never be bored offering you lots of opportunities for learning and upskilling. Bright future: The opportunity to join us on a permanent basis at the end of your internship. Our amazing People: Search for posts on LinkedIn to learn and see more about us Who You Are: Strong academic background A recent graduate/postgraduate/MBA in Economics or Business Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment Passionate about commercial strategy, customer value, and innovation Academic excellence and relevant project/internship experience Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Passion for travel technology and customer impact What We Offer: Competitive graduate-level compensation and benefits package A clear path to a permanent commercial role upon successful completion A supportive, inclusive, and high-growth environment A real opportunity to shape the future of travel technology A bespoke Learning & Development program crafted to accelerate growth, enhance leadership capabilities, and support continuous career progression through immersive training, mentorship, and global learning experiences About Us Travelport is a worldwide travel retail platform. Our next-generation virtual marketplace connects travel buyers and travel sellers, that share our passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences. Unconflicted and independent, we are re-inventing a simpler future for travel’s complex ecosystem. Our platform gives the industry the power to help people see the world. We make it simple for businesses like airlines, hotels, and car rental companies to connect to agencies and travelers, through personalized and engaging content. We are a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities and customers we serve. We are socially responsible, and we give back to our communities. We encourage our people to think differently and have the courage, confidence, and ambition to challenge what has been done before. Travelport is on a mission to make Travel easier and more rewarding for everyone.