Accelerated Management Program Associate - Operations

Daikin • Walnut, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Daikin is seeking students for its Accelerated Management Program (AMP), a twelve-month program designed to provide the 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 business development, prospecting, managing customer priorities, and learning sales functions for existing and prospective customers. The program also includes a training visit to the corporate location in Houston, TX. Participants will gain broad theoretical job knowledge, perform structured work assignments under close supervision, and address not typically difficult or complex problems.

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).
• At least a 3.0 GPA (overall and major).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• No people management experience required.

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).
• Manage all sales functions for existing and prospective customers (Outside Sales Focus).
• Focus on new business development (Outside Sales Focus).
• Meet sales goals (Outside Sales Focus).
• Build relationships with key stakeholders (Outside Sales Focus).

Benefits

• Training
• Mentorship
• Opportunity for growth
• Equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Compliance with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level