Everything you need to know about BLP
LinkedIn’s Business Leadership Program is designed to help you develop the skills and confidence to tackle difficult challenges you might face along your career path.
Everything you need to know about BLP
LinkedIn’s Business Leadership Program is designed to help you develop the skills and confidence to tackle difficult challenges you might face along your career path.
Program Structure
18 months of on-the-job learning
Your 18 month journey in BLP will comprise of four rotations. In your first of four rotations, you'll be learning our business from the inside out. While supporting other members and clients, you'll go in-depth to master business problem-solving and communication styles. Then, you’ll rotate through three additional roles, gaining diverse skills and work experience that will hone your skill set, no matter what future path you choose.
Program Locations
An opportunity to explore 3 global locations
As part of the Business Leadership Program you will have the opportunity to work from, explore and experience one of three global locations based on your eligibility.
Americas
• San Francisco, CA
• Chicago, IL
Europe and Middle East
• Dublin, Ireland
Learn more about region specific qualification and relocation options in the FAQ section.
Many pathways to success
Your three remaining rotations will follow one of four unique pathways. Each new role will equip you with distinct skills to add to your business toolkit. When applying, you'll be considered for all four pathways.
SaaS Sales:
Under the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Sales pathway, you’ll master the foundations of the best sales methods to inspire your clients. You'll build relationships with key decision makers to help create new opportunities. You'll also gain strategic social selling skills to best educate potential clients, share insights, and continually seek opportunities to make your customers as successful as possible.
Non-Quota:
Delve deep into product knowledge, and help your clients maximize their potential. You’ll foster client relationships post-sales and work with other teams to achieve their absolute best result. You'll also have the chance to bring the client's voice to the table, providing crucial feedback for other teams, to better serve our customers.
Media Sales:
Hone your digital marketing skills as you build strong relationships with exciting new clients. You’ll help clients utilize our unique marketing tools to target their ideal audience, and realize their deepest potential. You’ll also learn how to become a trusted advisor, helping clients overcome challenges with the strengths of your team.
Sales Analytics:
Leverage one of the richest data sets on professionals in the world, working with talented teams on high-impact work. You'll get the chance to use multiple analytics tools to answer pivotal questions, becoming an invaluable asset to your clients and internal teams alike.
Learning opportunities with BLP
Beyond your on-the-job experience, you'll have a chance to gain exposure to more tools and knowledge in areas that interest you most.
Foundational skills
Build your skills in project management, relationship building, analytical acumen and more, solving real business challenges.
Culture of learning
Strengthen your leadership skills with workshops and other unique opportunities that will supplement your experiential learning.
Professional Coaching
Receive consistent professional development from BLP Regional Managers and rotation partners, helping you carve your career progression.
Speaker series
Absorb a broad view of the company, career paths, executive exposure, and inspirational leadership development through these curated talks.
More about you...
If you're thinking of jumpstarting your career by applying to LinkedIn’s BLP, there are certain traits that will help you succeed.
Adaptable
You have a demonstrated growth mindset with the ability to adapt and be an effective communicator.
Relationship builder
You have excellent interpersonal skills with a capacity to engage diverse audiences.
Drive
You have a desire to pursue a career in tech and have a shared belief in LinkedIn’s mission, vision, culture, and values.
Collaborator
You have the ability to drive results and manage complexity with a collaborative attitude.
Innovator
You’ve got a strategic mindset, with a passion for generating new ideas and processes.
Self-starter
You’re self-aware, resilient, and independently motivated.
Ready to launch your career?
Applications for the current cohort of LinkedIn BLP are closed; fill out your interest form and receive a notification when applications open for 2022.
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Please note: LinkedIn will not sponsor visas for BLP, you must apply to a location where you have valid working credentials.