Accelerated Management Program Associate - Operations

Daikin•Wood Dale, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Daikin is seeking students for its Accelerated Management Program (AMP), a twelve-month program designed to provide tools for success within the company. The program offers hands-on experience from the ground up, allowing participants to explore different facets of the company. The AMP includes two focuses: Branch Operations and Outside Sales Track. The Operational Focus involves working in Counter Sales, Warehouse, and Inside/Showroom Sales, developing leadership skills, providing pricing and inventory information, and building relationships. The Outside Sales Focus involves driving business development, prospecting, fast-track training into outside sales with an actual territory, managing customer priorities, and learning sales functions. Both tracks include a Houston training session to network with corporate leaders and support teams.

Requirements

Must graduate December 2026 - May 2027.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make informed and timely decisions.
Efficient time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
Effective negotiation skills to manage contracts, partnerships, and conflict resolution.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
Ability to adapt to changing environments and handle unexpected challenges.
Familiarity with business software such as Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and ERP systems.
Ability to understand and manage budgets, financial statements, and cost analysis.
Understanding customer needs and ensuring satisfaction.
Bachelor’s degree in Management, Marketing, Sales, Entrepreneurial Studies (or similar).
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (overall and major).
Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must have long term flexibility in location within the region (but national opportunities may be available as well) and be willing to relocate for career opportunity upon completion of program.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States.
Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

Work face-to-face with customers while gaining product knowledge and learning our systems and processes (Counter Sales).
Gain hands-on experience with our products, including shipping and receiving materials (Warehouse).
Further develop the daily skills needed to become a successful Branch leader, while building relationships with our customers and sales force (Inside/Showroom Sales).
Develop leadership skills.
Provide accurate pricing and inventory information.
Develop and maintain relationships.
Help drive business development and prospecting (Outside Sales Focus).
Start fast-track training into outside sales with an actual territory in one of designated markets (Outside Sales Focus).
Learn the importance of meeting the customer’s demand for quick response times, on-site solutions, and on-time complete delivery (Outside Sales Focus).
Learn how to manage all sales functions for existing and prospective customers (Outside Sales Focus).
Focus on new business development, meeting sales goals, and building relationships with key stakeholders (Outside Sales Focus).