STERLING
Management Associate
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Management Associate (Entry-Level)
Leeds City Centre (On-site) | Full-time | Entry-Level
Company: Sterling
Accelerate your leadership trajectory while gaining comprehensive, direct experience in commercial operations. Sterling is seeking high-calibre candidates to join our team in Leeds City Centre as we strategically expand our regional footprint.
About Sterling
Sterling is a leading sales and marketing consultancy providing strategic customer acquisition and brand representation for prominent UK clients. Designed to feed directly into our Management Associate pathway, our framework focuses on driving client revenue, managing key accounts, and executing high-impact campaigns. Following the acquisition of a major commercial client contract, we are expanding our executive team to train future business leaders capable of overseeing campaign management, client deliverables, and team performance.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting a Management Associate (Entry-Level) to undertake a structured professional acceleration scheme.
This position offers direct immersion in campaign delivery, performance analytics, and operational management. Working directly alongside senior management, you will gain comprehensive exposure to client account delivery, revenue strategy, and team governance, preparing you for immediate progression into management roles.
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Key Responsibilities
- Work with senior team members to understand client requirements and campaign strategy
- Maintain professional communication with clients and commercial stakeholders
- Participate in executive workshops focused on business operations, strategic communication, and leadership
- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of client campaigns
- Monitor, analyse, and report on performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Assist in coordinating daily team activity to support commercial goals
- Support the onboarding and skill progression of new team members
Skills & Experience
- No prior experience required; comprehensive professional training is provided
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational capabilities with precise time management
- Proactive commitment to professional development
- Keen interest in corporate strategy, business operations, or client account management
- Capability to thrive within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
- Exceptional work ethic, accountability, and self-motivation
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What We Offer
- Structured professional acceleration scheme with defined milestones
- Direct pathways into executive leadership and operational management roles
- One-on-one executive coaching, senior mentorship, and skill advancement
- Broad exposure to high-level campaign management and commercial strategy
- Opportunities for UK-wide business travel and corporate client engagement
- Access to domestic and international industry summits and networking events
Why Join Sterling?
Sterling prioritises human capital by providing hands-on operational leadership, targeted professional development, and sustained mentorship. This role serves as a launchpad into executive account management and general business operations, establishing a clear foundation for a long-term executive career.
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