Entry-Level Management Trainee

STERLING; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sterling in Leeds is hiring an Entry-Level Management Trainee to join our on-site team. You will work on client campaigns, build customer relationships and learn the fundamentals of business development and team performance.

We provide practical training and hands-on experience to help you develop commercial and interpersonal skills, with opportunities to progress into team leadership and recruitment as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Motivated to learn and develop professionally.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in business management, sales or development.
• No prior management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support business development and customer acquisition activities.
• Represent client brands and engage with customers professionally.
• Build customer relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Work towards individual and team performance targets.
• Develop communication, sales and commercial skills through practical training.
• Progress toward team leadership and coaching as experience develops.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive/positive attitude

Interest in business management

Ability to learn independently and in

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Company: Sterling

Experience Level: Entry level

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday

About Sterling

Sterling is expanding its Leeds team and looking for motivated individuals to join us as Entry-Level Management Trainees.

This opportunity is suited to graduates and individuals looking to start a career in business management, business development, sales and leadership. You’ll receive practical training and hands‑on experience, developing the commercial and interpersonal skills needed to progress within a growing business.

The Role

As an Entry-Level Management Trainee, you’ll work on client campaigns, develop customer relationships and learn the fundamentals of business development and team performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting business development and customer acquisition activities.
• Representing client brands and engaging with customers professionally.
• Building customer relationships and identifying opportunities for business growth.
• Working towards individual and team performance targets.
• Developing communication, sales and commercial skills through practical training.
• Progressing towards team leadership, coaching and business management responsibilities as your experience develops.

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in candidates who are motivated to learn, develop professionally and take responsibility for their performance.

You’ll bring:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive approach to work.
• An interest in business management, sales or business development.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A willingness to learn, accept feedback and develop new skills.

Previous management experience is not required. Experience in sales, retail, hospitality or customer service is welcome but not essential.

Training and Career Development

We provide training, coaching and practical development opportunities to help you build your business knowledge and leadership capabilities.

As you develop, you may have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities in team leadership, mentoring, recruitment and campaign management, subject to performance and business requirements.

Additional Information

• Working arrangement: On-site.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Training: Provided.
• Right to work: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK.