Accelerated Management Program Associate

About the Role

Daikin is seeking students for its twelve-month Accelerated Management Program (AMP), offering hands-on experience and exploration of company facets to fit personal skills and interests. The program includes two focuses: Branch Operations and Outside Sales Track. Candidates must graduate between December 2026 and May 2027.

Program Focuses

• Branch Operations

• Counter Sales: Face-to-face customer interaction, product knowledge acquisition, and learning systems/processes.

• Warehouse: Hands-on experience with products, including shipping and receiving.

• Inside/Showroom Sales: Developing skills for successful branch leadership, building customer and sales force relationships.

• Other aspects include: developing leadership skills, providing pricing and inventory information, and developing/maintaining relationships.

• Outside Sales Focus

• Drive business development and prospecting, with fast-track training into outside sales and an assigned territory.

• Manage customer priorities, focusing on quick response times, on-site solutions, and on-time delivery.

• Learn to manage sales functions for existing and prospective customers.

• Attend Houston Training to network with corporate leaders and support teams.

• Other aspects include: focus on new business development, meeting sales goals, and building relationships with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities (Implied by Program Focuses)

• Engage with customers in various sales capacities.
• Learn and manage inventory, shipping, and receiving processes.
• Develop and maintain customer and sales force relationships.
• Participate in business development and prospecting activities.
• Manage sales functions for assigned territories.
• Contribute to meeting sales goals.
• Develop leadership and communication skills.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership: Ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Decision Making: Ability to make informed and timely decisions.
• Time Management: Efficient time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Negotiation: Effective negotiation skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and ERP systems.
• Financial Acumen: Ability to understand and manage budgets, financial statements, and cost analysis.
• Customer Focus: Understanding customer needs and ensuring satisfaction.
• Flexibility: Long-term flexibility in location within the region; willingness to relocate for career opportunity upon program completion.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Management, Marketing, Sales, Entrepreneurial Studies (or similar).
• GPA: Minimum 3.0 GPA (overall and major).
• Graduation: Must graduate December 2026 - May 2027.
• Work Authorization: Legally authorized for employment in the United States without future employer sponsorship.

Nature & Scope

• Possesses broad theoretical job knowledge.
• Performs structured work assignments with close supervision.
• Work involves non-complex problems.
• Explains facts, policies, and practices related to the job area.

Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports To

• Manager, Branch

Payrate

• $27.11 to $34.00 hourly