What is a Management Assistant?

Management Trainee

Role:

A management trainee is someone who works under the supervision of managers and executives in an organization with the goal of acquiring the knowledge needed to become a future manager.

Management trainees may often rotate to different company departments (e.g., Finance, Sales, Marketing, etc.) to learn all company functions, policies, and staff duties. They contribute to strategic planning and help evaluate employee and department performance (e.g., analyzing, and writing reports).

Management trainees are responsible for helping management to develop and implement growth strategies. They need to be able to identify and apply important strategies and business processes. They also need to be able to understand the operations and functions of the company and the management team.

Soft skills that are important for a management trainee to have are communication skills, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills. It is also important to be organized and to be good with time management. The ability to be an active listener is also very important for a management trainee.

To be a management trainee, you need to have a minimum of a high school diploma; however, some companies may require their managers to have some sort of post-secondary education. A degree in business or management can be helpful when applying for a job as a management trainee.

• Average Salary: $48,477
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree