Corporate Management Trainee

About the Role

The Customer Management Trainee Program is a targeted 9-month program committed to cultivating and developing future leaders. The program is designed to challenge and grow individuals through a series of core components including on-the-job training, online learning, assigned Sr. Leadership mentors/peer coaches, formal leadership classes, and other avenues for learning. Hands-on learning and development will cater to the goal of ultimately supporting a corporate customer in a full-time role post-program. Project-based rotations will be focused on the following areas:

• Field Operations
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Pricing & Revenue Growth Management
• Commercial
• Product Supply Planning
• Customer Management

Program Date: July 2027 through April 2028. This position will sit in Charlotte, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• Participants will go through a series of learning rotations designed to teach hands-on application of each component of the value chain from creation to consumption of our products.
• Rotations will focus on areas such as Field Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis, Pricing & Revenue Growth Management, Commercial, Product Supply Planning, Customer Management, and other support teams.
• Before each rotation, Management Trainees will be assigned a peer coach and a clear set of learning objectives.
• Upon completion of each rotation, participants will be responsible for reporting learning objectives and offering business recommendations.
• Management trainees will be asked to travel to other areas within the territory to learn from various leaders.
• There will also be a series of leadership summits where all trainees will gather to collaborate, learn from each other and Sr. leaders.
• You will also report out on learning objectives during your rotations.
• Throughout the program, each participant will be assessed based on the completion of learning objectives and leadership feedback.
• Upon completion of the Leadership Development Program, future placement within the organization will be based on performance assessments, skillsets, and business needs with the ultimate goal of supporting a corporate customer full-time.
• Additionally, participants have the opportunity to provide continuous feedback on the program, stay involved as LDP alumni, and build a network of LDP teammates to continue cross-functional sharing and growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer proficiency in MS Office particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is a must.
• Organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills are required.
• Strong presentation abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Basic analytical skills is a must.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally with other departments to accomplish goals & objectives.
• Willingness to relocate anywhere in our operational footprint.

By the end of the program, the candidate should be developing towards proficiency in the following areas:

• Responsive customer service skills with a proactive mindset.
• Organizational management skills with the ability to collaborate with all facets of business including Field Operations, Technical Service, and Shopper Marketing.
• Ability to develop, negotiate and execute local programs with the leadership teams of their customers base.
• Ability to build rapport to achieve a strategic partnership status with their customer base.
• An adept negotiator with developing persuasion skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Ability to develop a thorough understanding of CCCI and customer operational strategy and execution.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments with time-sensitive deadlines.

All candidates will be subject to pre-employment testing: Background Check, Drug Screen, and Physical Abilities Test (if applicable).

Work Environment

• Office Environment