Playbook Direct
Sales & Engagement Associate – Leadership Development Programme

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Sales & Marketing Associate
Full Time | Manchester | No Experience Required | Immediate Start Available
Like working with people? Build a career around it.
AI might be changing the way businesses work, but there’s still no replacement for being able to speak to people, understand what they need and build a genuine connection.
That’s where this role comes in.
Playbook Direct is looking for Sales & Marketing Associates to join our Manchester team. You’ll work directly with customers, represent well known brands and develop your sales, communication and leadership skills along the way.
No previous sales or marketing experience is required. Full training is provided.
What will you be doing?
You’ll be working face-to-face with customers across events, retail environments and other locations throughout Greater Manchester.
Your role will include:
- Speaking with customers and building positive relationships
- Representing our clients and their products or services
- Understanding customer needs and providing suitable options
- Working towards individual and team targets
- Taking part in regular training and coaching
- Developing your communication, sales and customer service skills
- Supporting the wider team as you gain experience
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What are we looking for?
This role could suit you if you are:
- Confident and comfortable speaking to new people
- Friendly and approachable
- Motivated and willing to learn
- Reliable and able to work well within a team
- Comfortable working towards targets
- Interested in developing your career and taking on more responsibility
Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality, customer service or marketing is useful, but not essential.
Where can it lead?
We invest in developing people internally, so as you gain experience there are opportunities to take on additional responsibilities in areas such as:


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- Sales → Team Leadership → Training → Account Management
Progression is based on your development and performance.
What we offer:
- Full training provided
- Weekly pay
- Uncapped commission
- Performance incentives and rewards
- Regular coaching and development
- Clear progression opportunities
- Team events and social activities
- A supportive Manchester-based team
Interested?
If you're looking for a role where you can learn new skills, work with people and develop towards leadership, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply with your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch.
📍 Manchester
⏰ Full Time
🚀 Immediate Starts Available
🎓 Full Training Provided
💰 Weekly Pay + Uncapped Commission
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