Management Trainee

Job Description

Management Trainee – Junior Campaign Project Manager | The Foundry

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-person Management Trainee role at The Foundry, located in New York City. The Foundry is an energetic and social company seeking ambitious individuals eager to learn how to run campaigns, develop teams, and eventually assume significant management responsibilities. This hands-on opportunity is designed for future leaders who believe in understanding the work intimately before guiding others. The role is crucial for developing foundational skills in campaign execution and team leadership, directly impacting client objectives and overall business results.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Manhattan, NY
• Mission: To learn and execute campaign projects from the ground up, understand client objectives, and develop the skills necessary to coordinate campaigns and lead teams for measurable results.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Customer Engagement: Learn campaign dynamics by working face-to-face with customers and understanding client objectives firsthand.
• Campaign Execution & Coordination: Develop strong communication skills while learning to coordinate and execute campaigns from the ground up.
• Team Development & Training: Support team growth by assisting with development, performance, and coaching initiatives.
• Performance Management: Gain exposure to managing campaign performance, customer acquisition strategies, and client objectives.
• Business Operations: Understand day-to-day business operations with the aim of progressing towards real management responsibility.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an Entry-Level Management Trainee position for individuals genuinely interested in developing into a management role within campaign project management.
• Experience: No prior management experience is required. The Foundry is seeking individuals with management potential who can learn fundamentals, demonstrate consistency, and gradually take on increased responsibility through performance.
• Skills:
• Strong ability to work face-to-face with people and engage confidently.
• Competitive and proactive mindset, comfortable taking initiative and working towards clear goals.
• Eagerness to learn quickly and a receptiveness to coaching and feedback.
• Engaging personality suited for motivating and communicating effectively with diverse types of people.