Entry-Level Assistant Manager – Leadership Development Program

Maverick Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Maverick Solutions is seeking an Entry-Level Assistant Manager to support our marketing and promotions firm. This role is designed for recent graduates or career changers eager to build leadership skills while managing team operations and executing marketing campaigns. With a focus on mentorship and training, this position offers a fast track to management within a collaborative environment. Join us to thrive in your career and enjoy flexible options, hands-on training, and performance-based incentives.

Benefits

Paid, hands-on training

Accelerated career growth

Performance-based bonuses and incentives

Company-sponsored travel

Access to health benefits

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Prior experience in sales, retail, customer service, hospitality, or event marketing is a plus.
• Proactive, results-driven, and eager to take initiative in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day team operations and assist in executing marketing and sales campaigns.
• Mentor, train, and supervise team members to help them hit and exceed performance goals.
• Oversee event setup, team scheduling, and on-site logistics to ensure seamless execution.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and build powerful leadership skills in a dynamic, high-growth environment? Join our rapidly expanding marketing and promotions firm as an Entry-Level Assistant Manager and fast-track your path to a full management role!

This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates, career changers, or driven professionals with backgrounds in sales, customer service, or promotions who are eager to lead teams and grow professionally in the marketing and events industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day team operations and assist in executing marketing and sales campaigns.

• Mentor, train, and supervise team members to help them hit and exceed performance goals.

• Represent national brands at live events, retail promotions, and community activations.

• Oversee event setup, team scheduling, and on-site logistics to ensure seamless execution.

• Monitor team metrics and performance data, offering feedback and coaching for improvement.

• Attend leadership development workshops and participate in strategic planning sessions.

• Learn to analyze campaign performance, manage customer data, and contribute to long-term growth planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Prior experience in sales, retail, customer service, hospitality, or event marketing is a plus.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Proactive, results-driven, and eager to take initiative in a leadership role.

• Flexible availability — evenings and weekends may be required based on event schedules.

• Must be 18+ and legally authorized to work in the U.S.

What We Offer

• Paid, hands-on training in leadership, team management, and strategic planning.

• Accelerated career growth with opportunities to move into management within months.

• Performance-based bonuses and incentives to reward results.

• A collaborative, team-first work culture that encourages personal and professional growth.

• Company-sponsored travel to networking events, leadership retreats, and conferences.

• Access to health benefits and transportation stipends (available after the probationary period).

• Referral bonuses for bringing other talented team members on board.

Who Thrives in This Role

• Career changers seeking a structured path into leadership.

• Professionals with team lead or supervisory experience looking to advance.

• Self-starters who are ambitious, accountable, and hungry to grow quickly.

• Individuals with a background in marketing, event promotions, customer service, or sales.