Sales Management Trainee

Job description

Sales Management Trainee (Entry-Level Summer Opportunity)

Ready to kick-start your sales career and develop leadership skills in a fast-paced environment?

Are you competitive, motivated, and eager to learn?

Do you thrive in team settings, enjoy working towards goals, and bring a strong growth mindset to everything you do?

If so, this Entry-Level Sales Management Trainee opportunity could be the perfect place to start.

We are a growing events sales and marketing company that partners with well-known brands to deliver engaging customer experiences through event-based campaigns, promotional activations, and face-to-face sales initiatives.

Our focus is on developing talented individuals through hands-on experience, ongoing coaching, and structured training. We are passionate about helping ambitious people build valuable skills in sales, communication, leadership, and business development.

What We're Looking For

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence interacting with customers face-to-face
• A growth mindset and desire for continuous improvement
• Competitive, sports-minded, or goal-oriented individuals who enjoy working towards targets
• Self-motivation, resilience, and adaptability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professionalism and a strong work ethic
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Availability for full-time hours

The Opportunity

As a Sales Management Trainee, you'll gain practical experience across event sales, customer engagement, and campaign execution while learning the fundamentals of leadership and team development.

This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates, career starters, students seeking a summer opportunity, former athletes, sports-minded individuals, or anyone looking to develop transferable business skills in a performance-driven environment.

You'll begin by learning our sales and marketing processes before taking on increased responsibility and professional development opportunities as you grow within the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Representing clients at promotional events and customer-facing campaigns
• Building positive customer relationships and delivering exceptional service
• Learning sales techniques, communication skills, and customer acquisition strategies
• Supporting event planning, coordination, and campaign execution
• Working closely with experienced team members and mentors
• Participating in ongoing training workshops and development sessions
• Contributing to individual and team performance goals

What We Offer

• Structured training and ongoing coaching
• Clear development pathways and progression opportunities based on performance and business needs
• Hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and leadership development
• Supportive, team-oriented working environment
• Recognition programmes, networking opportunities, and team events
• The opportunity to work on campaigns for established national brands
• Valuable professional skills that can support long-term career growth

Why Apply?

Whether you're a recent graduate, changing careers, finishing your studies, or looking for an exciting summer opportunity, this role offers the chance to gain real-world sales experience while developing valuable leadership and business skills.

If you're ambitious, coachable, and ready to grow in a fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the first step towards building your career in sales, events, and leadership development.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-06-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English