Playbook Direct
Junior Operations Manager Trainee (Immediate Start)
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Junior Operations Manager Trainee
Location: Manchester Type: Full Time | On Site | Permanent Salary: £25,000 Base Salary — increasing to £45,000 (Months 6-12, based on performance)
If you are aiming to build a career where you can lead, influence performance, and understand how businesses grow from the inside out, this role offers a strong starting point. This isn’t a position where you sit on the sidelines. You will be involved, challenged, and developed from day one.
Playbook Direct is looking for a driven individual ready to step into a hands-on operations pathway. This opportunity is designed for those at an early stage in their career who want real responsibility, structured training, and a clear route into leadership.
About the Opportunity
You will work closely with experienced leaders, gaining practical insight into how sales operations and campaign delivery function on a daily basis. The role combines organisation, communication, and commercial awareness, giving you a well-rounded foundation in business operations.
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No prior management experience is required. You will be trained, supported, and gradually given more ownership as your capabilities grow.
What You Will Be Doing
- Contributing to the day-to-day running of sales and campaign activity
- Assisting in the planning and execution of customer-focused campaigns
- Tracking performance metrics and learning how results are improved
- Supporting team scheduling, coordination, and workflow organisation
- Working alongside senior staff to understand operational decision-making
- Gaining exposure to coaching techniques and team development
- Assisting with reporting, standards, and internal processes
What We Are Looking For
- Someone at an early stage in their career or ready for a new direction
- Strong work ethic and a genuine interest in progressing into leadership
- Comfortable working in a structured, target-driven environment
- Open to feedback and willing to learn through practical experience
- Reliable, proactive, and able to contribute within a team setting
- Motivated by performance, development, and long-term progression
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What You Will Gain
- Structured training across operations, performance, and leadership
- Early exposure to real business responsibility and decision-making
- A clear progression path based on results and consistency
- Development in communication, organisation, and commercial thinking
- A fast-paced, people-focused environment that rewards growth and effort
Apply Now
If you are ready to build a career that combines operations, sales, and leadership, and want to develop through real experience rather than theory, we want to hear from you!
Apply below or send us your CV along with a short note outlining your interest in the role.
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