Playbook Direct
Entry Level Management Trainee

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Manchester | Full Time | Immediate Start Available
Want to move into management but don't have management experience yet?
Playbook Direct is looking for Entry Level Management Trainees to join our Manchester team. You'll start by learning the customer and sales side of the business before taking on additional responsibilities within the team.
You don't need previous management experience. Full training is provided.
Your development
You'll initially learn:
- Customer engagement
- Sales and communication
- Campaign delivery
- Target setting and performance
- Team processes
- Customer service
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Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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As you develop, you'll have opportunities to become involved in:
- Supporting new starters
- Team training
- Coaching
- Team organisation
- Campaign coordination
- Leadership responsibilities
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone who:
- Is interested in progressing into management
- Is comfortable speaking with different people
- Is reliable and organised
- Takes feedback well
- Is willing to take responsibility
- Is motivated to develop
- Enjoys working towards goals


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Previous management experience isn't required.
What we offer
- Full training
- Weekly pay
- Uncapped commission
- Regular coaching
- Leadership development
- Performance incentives
- Team events
- Internal progression opportunities
If management is something you'd like to work towards but you don't yet have the experience to get your foot in the door, apply with your CV.
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