Graduate Management Trainee

Graduate Management Trainee – Leadership Development Programme

With
2026 approaching
, many graduates are asking the same question:

"What path should I take to build a successful career?"

If you're ambitious, competitive, and hungry to change your future — this is your fresh start.

Following our recent
expansion
, and with plans to expand part of our leadership team to the
USA in summer 2026
,
Sage Partners
is recruiting ambitious graduates for our
Management Trainee
programme to rebuild and strengthen our Birmingham leadership division.

This is NOT a typical 9–5 job.

This is a
leadership development opportunity
, built for individuals with drive, grit, ambition, and a strong student mentality.

If that sounds like you — keep reading.

Why This Programme Exists

We're expanding — fast.

To sustain national and international growth, we need future partners and senior leaders who can run markets, manage teams, build client relationships, and drive performance.

We don't hire "finished products."

We hire
potential
— and invest heavily in people who want to become exceptional.

No experience is required.

But
ambition, work ethic, and hunger
absolutely are.

What You Will Learn: Structured Training & Real Leadership Experience

Our management programme is hands-on from day one. Unlike traditional graduate schemes, your progression is based on
criteria, performance, and mastery
— not time served.

Trainee Phase (Months 0-6)

Learn the foundations of leadership and business management

You will gain practical, real-world experience in:

• Leading and managing a team of
  5–7 people
• Developing mastery of
  10 core leadership competencies
• Running and executing face-to-face campaigns
• Coaching team members and influencing performance
• Learning operational standards, client expectations, and campaign KPIs
• Managing daily metrics, performance tracking, and reporting

Junior Manager Phase (Months 4–8)

Step into operational and commercial development

Working closely with senior managers, you will learn:

• Back-end operations and performance forecasting
• Budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation
• Business development and territory planning
• Client liaison and account management
• Leading and developing a team of
  10–15 people
• Running large-scale daily operations and campaign performance

Senior Manager Phase (8–12+ Months)

Lead teams, clients, and business performance

This stage involves:

• Managing entire client contracts and deliverables
• Leading a division of
  20+ team members
• Overseeing operational performance and execution
• Driving commercial decisions and strategic improvements
• Supporting expansion into new territories, including
  future USA projects

At this level, you're not just managing — you're running part of the company.

Who We're Looking For

We want people who bring
fire
, not excuses.

People who want more than a job — they want to build something.

You'll thrive here if you:

• Have an entrepreneurial, "figure it out" mindset
• Want responsibility and progression, not routine
• Bring a strong work ethic and competitive drive
• Learn quickly and adapt fast
• Are ready to challenge yourself daily
• Want to grow into a leader or future business partner

What You'll Get

• Coaching and mentorship from senior managers
• Structured, criteria-based progression
• Clear development into junior and senior management roles
• Guaranteed base salary + performance incentives
• Exposure to national and international expansion opportunities
• A culture built on growth, accountability, and team success
• A long-term pathway for individuals who want to build something bigger than a job

If You're Ready to Bet on Yourself…

We're ready to invest in you.

If you're ambitious, competitive, and serious about creating long-term career growth — apply today for the
Management Trainee – Leadership Development Programme
at Sage Partners.

Start the year with purpose — and build a career with real upward momentum.