Junior Operations Manager Trainee (Immediate Start)

Launch Your Operations & Leadership Career with Playbook Direct!

Role: Junior Operations Manager Trainee

Location: Manchester | 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.

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

  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

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