Business Management Trainee | Leadership & Entrepreneurship Pathway
Location: Manchester City Centre
Format: Full-Time, On-Site
Start Date: Immediate (Within 4 weeks of offer)
Career Progression: Structured Path to a Senior Role within 6–12 months
About Playbook Direct
At Playbook Direct, we are the driving force behind the marketing, business development, and client growth strategies for some of the UK’s most trusted brands, including BT/EE, British Gas, Oxfam, and Gather.
We are an ambitious, rapidly expanding agency with our sights set on international growth, including a highly anticipated USA launch in 2026. To help us get there, we are actively developing our next generation of business leaders. We are looking for disciplined, driven individuals who are passionate about learning the mechanics of how successful businesses scale.
The Opportunity
We are searching for forward-thinking individuals to join our team as Business Management Trainees. This is not your standard 9-to-5. This programme is meticulously designed for those who want to build a lasting, lucrative career in corporate leadership and entrepreneurship.
Who usually thrives here?
- Recent Graduates ready to transition from theory to real-world business application.
- Experienced Managers or Career Changers looking for a dynamic pivot into the corporate business sector.
- Former Athletes or Competitors who possess a relentless drive to win, lead, and succeed.
If you are hungry for growth and ready to take the reins of your professional development, this pathway will accelerate you into a senior management position within your first year.
Your Development Pathway
This is a highly structured, hands-on role where you will master:
- Business Development & Account Management
- Team Leadership & People Management
- Strategic Problem-Solving & Decision Making
- Entrepreneurial Scaling & Business Growth
- Client Relations & B2B/B2C Partnership Building
- Commercial Awareness & Performance Analytics
You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior management, acquiring the business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset required to lead high-performing teams and oversee major client campaigns.
Who We Are Looking For
- Professionals or graduates with backgrounds in leadership, management, or sports.
- Exceptional communicators with a natural ability to connect with people.
- Goal-oriented individuals who thrive in high-pressure, competitive environments.
- Strategic thinkers and natural problem-solvers.
- Coachable, hardworking individuals who are ready to put in the effort required to reach the top.
Why Playbook Direct?
- A clear, fast-tracked roadmap to senior management.
- Hands-on commercial experience managing high-profile client projects.
- Comprehensive training and one-to-one mentorship from top industry experts.
- The chance to represent massive national brands like BT/EE, British Gas, Oxfam, and Gather.
- A high-energy, vibrant office culture right in the heart of Manchester city centre.
- Exclusive opportunities to be part of our 2026 USA expansion team.
- A competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.
Your Future Starts Here
At Playbook Direct, we do not just fill jobs—we build entrepreneurs and develop the industry's future leaders. If you are ready to learn how businesses scale, how elite leaders operate, and how to build a legacy from the ground up, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to join Playbook Direct as a Business Management Trainee and take control of your career.
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