Graduate Management Trainee

MeridianGrp; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian in Middlesbrough is recruiting ambitious graduates for an immediate-start Graduate Management Trainee programme. You will gain hands-on training across building and running a business, starting with customer acquisition and campaign delivery while developing key communication skills.

As you grow, you will assume greater operational and leadership responsibilities, work with stakeholders, and learn practical commercial skills to drive performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• This programme targets ambitious graduates seeking management, business growth or entrepreneurship.
• No previous management experience required.
• Immediate or short-notice start in Middlesbrough.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in customer acquisition and campaign delivery.
• Develop leadership and operational skills as you grow in the role.
• Learn stakeholder engagement and effective communication with teams and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Sales mindset

Job description

Location: Middlesbrough, Teesside (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?

Meridian is recruiting driven candidates in Middlesbrough for an immediate-start Graduate Management Trainee opportunity.

This vacancy requires an immediate or short-notice start date and is best suited to candidates who are available to begin work soon.

About the Opportunity

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

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 improving campaign performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Customer relationship management, communication 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 confidence working towards commercial targets.
• No previous management experience required - backgrounds in retail, customer service, hospitality, events, sales or sports are welcomed.
• Must be available for an immediate or short-notice start in Middlesbrough.

Why Join Meridian?

• Performance-Based Progression: Opportunities to progress based on your development, performance and business needs.
• Comprehensive Mentorship: Learn alongside experienced business managers and develop practical commercial skills.
• Practical Experience: Build a versatile skill set across business development, customer acquisition, campaign management and leadership.