Education Technology

Business Management Trainee | New Grads Welcome

San Francisco, CAOnsiteFull TimeJunior / Entry-level$75,000–$80,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

Think Zone, a fast-growing education startup, seeks a Business Management Trainee for its San Francisco Bay Area location. This full-time role offers broad exposure to building a business, with potential work across growth, product, talent, operations, and expansion. The ideal candidate is an early-career professional with high potential, a growth mindset, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for education. Responsibilities include exploring growth opportunities, product iteration, talent development, operational support, and market expansion. A Bachelor's or Master's degree is required. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary.

Location: Santa Clara, CA | Fully OnsiteEmployment Type: Full-timeCompensation: $75,000–$80,000/yearNew Graduates & Early-Career Candidates Welcome

About Think Zone

Think Zone is a growing education company providing personalized Math and English learning experiences for K–8 students across the San Francisco Bay Area.

We are looking for a motivated and high-potential Business Management Trainee who is excited to learn, take ownership, and grow with an entrepreneurial team.

Based on your strengths, interests, and business needs, you will develop primarily within one of three tracks:

Growth & Product

Help increase Think Zone’s visibility through social media and other marketing channels

Explore new customer acquisition, partnership, and business development opportunities

Support new programs, products, and growth initiatives

Help improve enrollment and customer experience

People & Talent

Support recruiting, onboarding, and training initiatives

Help develop training and support programs for tutors and Center Managers

Work with frontline teams to improve training processes and team effectiveness

Business Expansion & Operations

Support day-to-day learning center operations and business performance

Work with Center Managers on student enrollment, parent experience, and operational improvements

Support new center launches and future market expansion

Help develop scalable and repeatable operating processes

Who We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree required; new graduates and early-career candidates are welcome

Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Comfortable taking ownership and working in a fast-paced environment

Collaborative, reliable, and detail-oriented

Interested in education, business, marketing, people development, or operations

Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a plus, but not required

Experience in education, marketing, operations, recruiting, training, or business development is helpful, but not required

Work Location & Schedule

This is a fully onsite position based primarily at our Santa Clara office.

Regular Schedule:

Tuesday–Friday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Saturday is a regular working day for this position.

Think Zone operates eight learning centers across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Candidates currently located in the Bay Area or able to commute to Santa Clara are preferred.

Why Join Think Zone?

Take ownership of real business projects from day one

Gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing education company

Develop skills across growth, people, operations, and business expansion

Work closely with experienced team leaders

Build a potential path toward future functional or business leadership roles

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

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