Management Associate

STERLING; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accelerated Career Growth

Mentorship & Development

Networking & Travel

Job summary

Sterling is seeking an entry-level Management Associate in Leeds, on-site, with a structured leadership pathway designed to fast-track your progression into business leadership. This role offers hands-on exposure to campaign delivery, client accounts, and team leadership.

You will work closely with senior management, gain operational exposure, and participate in workshops and development programs. Training is provided, with opportunities for UK-wide travel and rapid career growth.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full professional training and mentorship are provided.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in corporate strategy, marketing analytics, or account management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior teams to plan, coordinate, and execute strategic client campaigns.
• Maintain professional communications with key commercial stakeholders and client accounts.
• Track, analyze, and report on KPIs and campaign analytics.
• Participate in executive leadership workshops, strategic communication, and business operations training.
• Assist with daily team coordination, onboarding, and ongoing skill development for new team members.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

Proactive mindset

Self-motivation

Job description

Management Associate (Entry-Level) Location: Leeds City Centre (On-site) Job Type: Full-time | Entry-Level

Are you looking to kickstart a high-growth career in business strategy, account management, and commercial operations? Sterling is a premier sales and marketing consultancy expanding its regional footprint in Leeds. Following a major client acquisition, we are seeking ambitious candidates for our structured Management Associate leadership pathway.

About the Role

This entry-level position offers direct immersion in campaign delivery, client account management, and team leadership. Working closely with senior management, you will gain hands-on operational exposure designed to fast-track your progression into business leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior teams to plan, coordinate, and execute strategic client campaigns.
• Maintain professional communications with key commercial stakeholders and client accounts.
• Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and campaign analytics.
• Participate in executive leadership workshops, strategic communication, and business operations training.
• Assist with daily team coordination, onboarding, and ongoing skill development for new team members.

Requirements

• No prior experience required—full professional training and continuous mentorship are provided.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Proactive mindset with a keen interest in corporate strategy, marketing analytics, or account management.
• High self-motivation, strong work ethic, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

What We Offer

• Accelerated Career Growth: Defined milestones into executive account management and operational leadership.
• Mentorship & Development: 1-on-1 executive coaching, skill advancement workshops, and senior mentorship.
• Networking & Travel: Opportunities for UK-wide business travel and access to industry summits and events.