Management Trainee - Central London

Strive Collective is a London-based company delivering face-to-face campaigns in event environments and retail spaces. We work with organisations in the energy sector, helping them connect directly with customers through public-facing engagement.

We are currently hiring Management Trainees who are interested in building a career in sales, leadership, and team management. This opportunity is designed for individuals who want to gain practical experience starting in sales and develop into leadership roles over time.

The role begins with frontline sales responsibilities, allowing trainees to build a strong understanding of customer interaction, performance targets, and campaign delivery before progressing into team leadership and operational responsibilities.

Full training and structured development are provided.

Role Overview:

As a Management Trainee, you will initially work as part of the sales team at events, retail locations, and promotional sites across London. Your main responsibility will be speaking directly with customers, explaining energy services, and supporting campaign performance.

As you develop within the role, you will gain exposure to team coordination, performance monitoring, and day-to-day operational responsibilities.

This is a hands-on training pathway focused on real business experience.

Responsibilities:

Represent partner brands at events and retail-based promotional locations

Engage with customers face-to-face to introduce energy services

Communicate product information clearly and professionally

Work toward individual and team sales targets

Participate in ongoing training and leadership development sessions

Support team leaders with campaign organisation and daily activities

Assist with onboarding and guiding new team members

Develop an understanding of team performance and campaign results

Candidate Profile:

We welcome applicants who:

Are interested in developing a career in sales and management

Communicate confidently and professionally

Enjoy working in public-facing environments

Are motivated, reliable, and goal-oriented

Are comfortable working as part of a team

Are open to training, coaching, and feedback

Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality, or customer-facing roles may be helpful but is not required, as training is provided.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to work on-site in London.

What We Offer:

Structured training and development programme

Hands-on experience in face-to-face sales and team leadership

Ongoing coaching from experienced managers

Opportunities to progress into supervisory and management roles

A collaborative and supportive working environment

Day rate with opportunities to earn commission

Experience working across events and retail environments