Graduate Management Trainee

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

Job summary

Sterling is recruiting ambitious graduates for an immediate-start Graduate Management Trainee programme in Leeds. This full-time, entry-level role focuses on hands-on management training, customer acquisition, and campaign delivery, with mentors and directors supporting development.

You’ll gain experience across leadership, commercial operations, and performance tracking, building practical skills for long-term executive growth in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, coachable individuals with a drive for leadership and business growth.
• Strong interpersonal skills, high self-motivation, and comfort working toward targets.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on training across leadership, operations, and customer engagement.
• Develop communication, coaching, recruitment, and onboarding skills.
• Learn business planning, campaign logistics, KPI setting, and stakeholder engagement.

Job description

Graduate Management Trainee (Immediate Start) Location: Leeds City Centre (On-site) Job Type: Full-time | Entry-Level

Are you an ambitious professional or recent graduate eager to develop practical experience in management, business leadership, and commercial operations? Sterling is recruiting driven candidates in Leeds for an immediate-start Graduate Management Programme.

This vacancy requires an immediate or short-notice start date and is not suitable for students graduating next year.

About the Opportunity

This programme offers hands-on training across the core pillars of building and managing a business. You’ll start by gaining direct customer acquisition and campaign delivery experience while building key communication skills, progressively taking on greater operational and leadership responsibilities.

What You’ll Learn & Develop

• Leadership & Management: Coaching, team training, recruitment, and onboarding.
• Commercial Operations: Business planning, campaign logistics, and financial management.
• Performance Tracking: Setting targets, managing KPIs, and driving campaign output.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Customer relationship management and professional public speaking.

Who We’re Looking For

• Ambitious, coachable individuals interested in management, business growth, or entrepreneurship.
• Strong interpersonal skills, high self-motivation, and comfort working toward commercial targets.
• No management experience required - backgrounds in retail, customer service, hospitality, events, or sports are welcomed.
• Must be available for an immediate or short-notice start in Leeds.

Why Join Sterling?

• Performance-Based Progression: Advancement is tied directly to your development, not length of service.
• Comprehensive Mentorship: Learn directly alongside experienced business managers and directors.
• Practical Skills: Build a cross-functional skill set designed for long-term executive growth.

Ready to fast-track your business career? for immediate consideration!