via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Trainee Operations Manager

Glasgow Full-time
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*Full\-Time \| On\-Site \| Entry Level*

Looking for your first real opportunity to get into management, build commercial experience and develop the skills to lead a team?

As a Trainee Operations Manager, you’ll learn how a successful sales and marketing operation works from the ground up. You’ll gain practical experience across campaign delivery, performance, customer engagement and team operations, while receiving the training and coaching to develop towards greater management responsibility.

This is an entry\-level role, so previous management experience isn’t required. We’re looking for someone with the confidence, organisation and ambition to grow into it.

About Us

We’re a growing sales and marketing company representing clients across a variety of sectors through event sales, retail campaigns and customer acquisition.

Our culture is ambitious, social and development\-focused. We believe strong managers understand every part of the operation, which is why our training is hands\-on. You’ll learn alongside the team, receive regular coaching and gradually take on more responsibility as your skills and confidence develop.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll start by building a strong understanding of our day\-to\-day campaigns and how the wider operation comes together.

Your role will include:

  • Supporting the delivery of sales and marketing campaigns

  • Learning how daily operations are organised and managed

  • Working with the team to achieve campaign objectives

  • Monitoring performance and understanding key results

  • Supporting a positive customer and client experience

  • Developing your organisation and problem\-solving skills

  • Learning how teams are coached, supported and developed
As you progress, you’ll gain greater exposure to planning, performance management, team development and operational decision\-making.

The Candidate

You don’t need previous management experience to apply. We’re more interested in your potential and how you approach new challenges.

You could be a great fit if you’re:

  • Confident, proactive and comfortable taking initiative

  • Organised and able to manage priorities

  • A strong communicator

  • Comfortable working with different people

  • Motivated by goals and progression

  • Reliable and solutions\-focused

  • Keen to develop leadership and management skills

  • Comfortable in a fast\-paced environment
The Trainee Operations Manager role is designed to help you develop practical skills that go beyond the entry level. You’ll build experience across operations, communication, commercial awareness, campaign performance, organisation and team development.

As your experience grows, you’ll also have opportunities to develop your skills in coaching, leadership, performance management and operational planning, preparing you to take on greater responsibility.

Perks \& Benefits

  • Competitive base pay

  • Performance\-based bonuses

  • Full training from day one

  • One\-to\-one coaching and development

  • Clear progression opportunities

  • Leadership and management training

  • Regular team socials and team days

  • Performance incentives and team dinners

  • Company events, annual galas and recognition awards
Ready to Get Started?

If you’re looking for an entry\-level opportunity where you can build commercial experience, develop your leadership skills and work towards management responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for our Trainee Operations Manager opportunity and start building the skills to take your career further.

Pay: £27,000\.00\-£30,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

  • Life insurance

  • On\-site parking
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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