Entry Level Management Trainee

Pentagon HQ; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Full training provided

Leadership development

Supportive team culture

Mentorship & Coaching

Networking opportunities

Recognition & Development

Business Growth

Job summary

Pentagon in Leeds City Centre is recruiting for Entry-Level Management Trainees. The program offers full training from day one and a clear path toward team leadership and management responsibilities.

You will develop practical sales and business development skills, work with a supportive team, and receive mentorship to help you grow. No prior management or sales experience is required, as training and coaching are provided.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and motivated to build a long-term career.
• Confident, outgoing and comfortable meeting new people.
• Willing to learn, take feedback and develop new skills.
• Reliable, organised and committed to personal growth.
• Interested in sales, business development or future leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting face-to-face sales and promotional campaigns.
• Engaging with customers and representing client brands professionally.
• Developing communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Working towards individual and team performance targets.
• Participating in regular training and development sessions.
• Learning how successful teams are organised, supported and managed.
• Building an understanding of business operations and campaign performance.

Job description

Pentagon | Leeds City Centre | Full-Time | Training Provided

With 2027 fast approaching, are you ready to stop looking for just another job and start building a career with real progression?

Why Build Your Career With Pentagon?

At Pentagon, we're expanding our Leeds team and looking for ambitious, motivated individuals to join us as Entry-Level Management Trainees.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to develop the confidence, gain hands‑on business experience and work towards future leadership responsibilities.

• Career Progression - Opportunities to develop towards team leadership and management responsibilities
• Full Training Provided - Learn practical sales, communication and business skills from day one
• Leadership Development - Gain exposure to coaching, team coordination and business operations
• Supportive Team Culture - Work alongside ambitious, driven and like-minded individuals
• Mentorship & Coaching - Learn from experienced team members and managers
• Networking Opportunities - Build professional connections across our growing business
• Recognition & Development - Have your hard work, progress and achievements recognised
• Business Growth - Be part of an expanding company with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities

Who Are We Looking For?

We're hiring for potential, not just experience.

You'll be a great fit if you're:

• Ambitious and motivated to build a long-term career
• Confident, outgoing and comfortable meeting new people
• Competitive, goal-oriented and eager to achieve
• A strong team player with a positive attitude
• Willing to learn, take feedback and develop new skills
• Reliable, organised and committed to personal growth
• Interested in sales, business development or future leadership opportunities

Whether you're a recent graduate, changing careers or looking for your first professional opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Development at Pentagon

Our structured training programme helps you build skills and progress towards leadership opportunities.

• Stage 1 - Sales Skills: Develop confidence, communication and customer engagement skills.
• Stage 2 - Business Development: Learn team coordination, campaign management and business operations.
• Stage 3 - Leadership: Work towards team leadership and management responsibilities.

Progression is based on performance, development and available opportunities.

What Will You Be Doing?

You’ll begin by learning the foundations of our sales and marketing operations before gradually developing broader business and leadership skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting face-to-face sales and promotional campaigns
• Engaging with customers and representing client brands professionally
• Developing communication, negotiation and customer service skills
• Working towards individual and team performance targetsParticipating in regular training and development sessions
• Learning how successful teams are organised, supported and managed
• Building an understanding of business operations and campaign performance

No previous management or sales experience is required. We provide training, ongoing coaching and opportunities to develop as you grow.

Ready to Make 2027 Your Year?

If you're ready to challenge yourself, develop new skills and work towards a career with progression, Pentagon wants to hear from you.

Apply today and take your first step towards a future in business and leadership.