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Trainee Team Leader – 2026 Career Change & Fresh Start Opportunity BirminghamOn-SiteFull-TimeImmediate Start (within 4 weeks)Competitive Base Salary + Bonus and Performance IncentivesAs 2026 approaches, more people are asking:“Am I building a career — or just working a job?If you’re someone who’s worked hard, shown up every day, taken responsibility — or even if you’re starting completely fresh — this could be the opportunity that finally gives your effort a direction.Following continued growth, Sage Partners is expanding its Birmingham team and recruiting driven individuals into a Trainee Team Leader role.This role is built for people ready to step up — whether you’re changing careers or starting from the ground up and want a role where progress is earned, not promised.Why This Role ExistsWe work with large national clients including BT/EE, British Gas, Milk & More, and Oxfam.Our clients are scaling — and so are we.To support increased demand, deliver results, and continue building high-performing teams, we’re growing our Birmingham leadership division and preparing to expand into new markets across the UK, with international growth planned for the future.We’re ambitious as a company — and we need ambitious people to grow with us.You don’t need experience.You need drive, coachability, and the willingness to step outside your comfort zone.What You’ll Be Doing (Hands-On From Day One)Progression here is performance-based, not time-based. You move forward by learning fast and delivering results.If you’ve worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, sports, sales, or frontline roles — or you’re simply hungry to learn and grow — you’ll fit in here.Trainee Team Leader Phase (0–6 Months)You’ll build real leadership experience by:Supporting and leading a team of 5–7 peopleLearning how to motivate, coach, and develop othersRunning face-to-face campaigns and daily operationsTracking performance, targets, and KPIsBuilding confidence in communication and decision-makingDeveloping core leadership and management skillsJunior Management Phase (4–8 Months)As responsibility increases, you’ll move into:Team growth and development (10–15 people)Performance forecasting and reportingUnderstanding budgets and operational planningClient communication and campaign executionTaking ownership of results, not just tasksSenior Leadership Pathway (8–12+ Months)At this stage, you’ll be:Leading divisions of 20+ peopleManaging client contracts and delivery standardsDriving strategy, performance, and growthSupporting UK expansion and future international plansRunning a part of the business — not just managing a teamWho This Role Is ForYou’ll thrive here if you:Want a fresh start with real progressionAre tired of effort going unnoticedEnjoy responsibility and being challengedAre competitive, driven, and people-focusedWant a career with momentum, not repetitionAre open to learning and being coached dailyWhether you’re changing careers or starting from scratch, what matters here is attitude and work ethic.What You’ll GetGuaranteed base salary + performance incentivesDaily coaching and mentorship from experienced leadersClear, structured progression into managementReal leadership responsibility early onExposure to large national clientsA growth-focused, high-energy team environmentA long-term career path, not a short-term roleReady to Go Into 2026 Differently?If you’re done waiting for opportunities and ready to earn one, this is your moment.Apply now for the Trainee Team Leader role at Sage Partners and build a career where effort turns into real progression.#CareerChange #TraineeTeamLeader #LeadershipJobs #BirminghamJobs #ManagementCareers #CustomerFacingRoles #PeopleLeadership