Market & Competitor Intelligence Graduate-Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne

Job DescriptionAt Sage, innovation starts with our people. With over 13,000 colleagues across 40 locations worldwide, supporting over 2 million customers, we’re united by a shared purpose: to transform the way millions of businesses work. As a global leader in AI, finance and HR software, we harness cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking ideas to simplify complexity and drive progress. At Sage, you’ll join a high achieving culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Together, we’re shaping the future of business software.Start your career with Sage in the UK and make an impact from day one. Our ethos is simple: to help businesses thrive so they can support their communities and drive economic progress. At Sage, you’ll find a high performing environment where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your work will add value from day one. Start your journey with us and help shape the future of business across the UK and beyond.Why join Sage as a graduate?At Sage, we believe your career should start with opportunity, growth, and purpose. As a graduate, you’ll benefit from structured training and development programs designed to build your skills and confidence from day one. You’ll also have access to Sage Foundation, our global initiative that gives you five paid volunteer days each year to make a positive impact in your community.You’ll join exceptional teams where you will have the chance to learn from experts, connect with peers, and grow a global professional network. At Sage, we’re committed to helping you shape your future, offering clear career pathways and opportunities to innovate and make a real difference.What will you be involved in?Our Graduate Market & Competitor Intelligence Programme is designed for graduates who are curious about markets, competitors, and the forces shaping the business software industry. You’ll join Sage’s Market & Competitor Intelligence function, gathering, analysing and synthesising market, competitor and customer intelligence to support strategic decision-making across Corporate Strategy, Product Strategy and Go-To-Market teams. You’ll work directly on projects that influence executive and board-level decisions, helping Sage identify market opportunities, competitor threats and emerging industry trends that strengthen our competitive position and accelerate growth.Please note that this is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office.Key ResponsibilitiesDuring your time on the programme, you could be involved in:Tracking emerging competitors, start-ups and disruptive business models to spot threats and opportunities earlyContributing to market opportunity assessments for existing and new marketsMaintaining competitor profiles covering strategy, products, pricing, partnerships and financial performanceMonitoring competitor launches, acquisitions, funding rounds and executive changesCollecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative intelligence from multiple sourcesBuilding reports and dashboards that communicate market and competitor performance clearly to senior stakeholdersExploring how AI and emerging technologies can be used to improve research quality, efficiency and insight generationThis programme is designed to give you meaningful, hands-on experience from day one, with the support and space to learn, ask questions and grow, helping you build the skills, confidence and experience needed for a long-term career in competitive intelligence, market analysis or strategy.What we’re looking forTo be eligible for this role, you’ll need a degree (or equivalent qualification) in Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Politics, International Relations or a related discipline.Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and draw meaningful conclusions from multiple information sourcesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectivelyA proactive, self-starting attitude and willingness to learn new tools, platforms and techniquesA curious mindset that embraces change and is genuinely interested in how businesses and markets workExcellent interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with colleagues across different levels and functionsExperience of using AI tools such as Copilot, Claude or ChatGPT, and an interest in continuous development of AI skills as the technology evolvesProficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and TeamsExposure to Power BI, Tableau or other data visualisation tools would be advantageousAn understanding of SaaS business models, or an interest in financial technology, accounting software or business software markets, would be advantageousExperience conducting research projects during university would be advantageousWhat you can expect from the processApply online with your CVComplete screening, cognitive testing and video interviewIf successful at video interview stage, you will be invited to attend a final stage assessmentSuccessful candidates will join us in October 2026Please note that due to the high volume of applications, there may be a delay in our response. We thank you for your patience.Here at Sage, we are committed to inclusivity for all. If you need adjustments that would support you in the application process, please reach out to us at earlycareersadjustments@sage.comBenefits of working at Sage include25 days holiday + bank holidays from day onePaid time to learn (5 learning days a year)Paid time to give back (5 volunteering days a year)Private healthcare, digital GP & wellbeing supportCompetitive pension with Sage contributionsPaid parental leave, inclusive from day oneWork from abroad for up to 10 weeks a yearDiscounts on tech, travel, gyms and moreCycle to Work and EV schemes #J-18808-Ljbffr