Management Associate

STERLING; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Mentorship

Career Development

Hands-On Experience

Leadership Development

Job summary

Sterling in Leeds City Centre is recruiting for Management Associates to gain hands-on experience in customer acquisition, campaign delivery and commercial operations. You will work alongside experienced team members to develop communication, business development and leadership skills, with mentorship and career progression.

No prior management experience is required as full training is provided, and you will be supported to learn how successful campaigns are planned, delivered and evaluated.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Interest in business management, sales, marketing or leadership.
• Good organisation and ability to work towards targets.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of sales and marketing campaigns.
• Build customer relationships and maintain professional communication.
• Monitor campaign performance, track KPIs and work towards business targets.
• Assist with team coordination and day-to-day business operations.
• Develop skills in leadership, customer engagement and business development.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Target-driven

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you looking to kickstart your career in business management, sales, marketing and business development?

Sterling is expanding its team in Leeds City Centre and is looking for ambitious, motivated individuals to join us as Management Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on business experience, develop valuable professional skills and work towards future management opportunities.

No previous management experience is required — full training and ongoing mentorship are provided.

About the Role

As a Management Associate, you'll gain practical experience in customer acquisition, campaign delivery, client relationships and commercial operations. Working alongside experienced team members, you'll develop your communication, business development and leadership skills while learning how successful campaigns are planned, delivered and evaluated.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of sales and marketing campaigns.
• Build customer relationships and maintain professional communication.
• Monitor campaign performance, track KPIs and work towards business targets.
• Assist with team coordination and day-to-day business operations.
• Develop skills in leadership, customer engagement and business development.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• An interest in business management, sales, marketing or leadership.
• Good organisation and the ability to work towards targets.
• A collaborative mindset and motivation to develop professionally.

Previous experience is not essential. Candidates with backgrounds in retail, hospitality, customer service, sales or events are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Training & Mentorship: Practical guidance from experienced team members.
• Career Development: Opportunities to develop skills and take on greater responsibility.
• Hands-On Experience: Exposure to campaign management, customer acquisition and commercial operations.
• Leadership Development: Build transferable skills for a long-term career in business.

Career progression will depend on individual performance, business needs and available opportunities.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're motivated, enjoy working with people and want to develop practical business experience, we'd love to hear from you.