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
o Structured training across operations, performance, and leadership
o Early exposure to real business responsibility and decision‑making
o A clear progression path based on results and consistency
o Development in communication, organisation, and commercial thinking
o A fast‑paced, people‑focused environment that rewards growth and effort
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