Accelerated Management Program Associate - Operations

Accelerated Management Program Associate ‑ Operations

Accelerated Management Program (AMP) offers a 12‑month, hands‑on experience where you work from the ground up and explore various facets of our company. This 12‑month path includes two tracks:
Branch Operations and Outside Sales.

• Counter Sales – Face‑to‑face customer engagement, product knowledge acquisition, and issue resolution.
• Warehouse – Hands‑on shipping and receiving of products.
• Inside/Showroom Sales – Build daily skills for branch leadership, develop relationships with customers and sales force.
• Other tasks: develop leadership skills, communicate accurate pricing and inventory information, maintain relationships.

• Drive business development and prospecting; quick‑start training with a designated market territory.
• Customer prioritization – respond to demand for quick response times, on‑site solutions, and on‑time deliveries.
• Houston Training – visit corporate location to network with leaders and support teams.
• Other tasks: new business development, meeting sales goals, building relationships with key stakeholders.

• Broad theoretical knowledge normally gained through advanced education.
• No discretion to deviate from established procedures; structured work assignments.
• Closely supervised work; problems are typically not complex.
• Explains facts, policies, and practices related to the job area.

• Communication: strong verbal and written skills.
• Leadership: ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• Analytical Thinking: strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Decision Making: ability to make informed, timely decisions.
• Time Management: efficient prioritization.
• Negotiation: effective contract, partnership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  build relationships with team members, stakeholders, clients.
• Adaptability: adapt to changing environments, handle unexpected challenges.
• Technical Proficiency: familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and ERP systems.
• Financial Acumen: understand and manage budgets, financial statements, cost analysis.
• Customer Focus: understanding customer needs and ensuring satisfaction.

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Marketing, Sales, Entrepreneurial Studies (or a similar field). Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (overall and major).

• Perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Willingness to relocate within the region and potentially nationally after program completion.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Reports to:

Manager, Branch

Equal Employment Opportunity statement:
The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of any protected characteristic and complies with all relevant federal, state, and local laws.