Leadership Development Associate - New Graduate

Vale Concepts•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vale’s Leadership Development Program is designed for recent graduates or individuals early in their careers. This rotational program aims to identify and cultivate future Vale leaders by providing them with comprehensive exposure to all aspects of the business. Participants will work closely with Vale’s leadership team and receive guidance from prominent industry professionals in the Seattle area. The program involves structured rotations through 3-4 business functions such as Operations, Marketing, Logistics, Product, and People Operations. Associates will lead and contribute to cross-functional projects within each rotation, gaining a wide-ranging understanding of Vale’s business, technology, and culture. They will also build a network of mentors and peers within Vale’s leadership, present their findings and suggestions to senior leadership, and contribute innovative ideas and a growth-oriented perspective to all tasks. The program concludes with identifying a specific area for accelerated development and aiming for a full-time placement.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university, graduated within the last 2 years
Demonstrated leadership in academic, extracurricular, or professional settings
Strong analytical and communication skills
Genuine enthusiasm for Vale’s mission and the startup environment

Nice To Haves

Enthusiastic about matcha. The world of matcha is huge, so you should be curious about its benefits, flavor profiles, and methods of preparation.
Detail Oriented. Take pride in your craft and ensure Vale’s products are consistent, repeatable, and of the highest quality.
Versatile. Bringing matcha to a billion people is dynamic work! You should be comfortable sharing your expertise in one area, but capable of owning something new in another.
Excited to be a part of a growing team. Vale is a growing company and we want you to grow with us.
Hungry. You need to be willing to do whatever it takes to build something great. You bring fresh thinking, intellectual curiosity, and the drive to grow fast.

Responsibilities

Complete structured rotations through 3–4 business functions including Operations, Marketing, Logistics, Product, and People Operations.
Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects during each rotation
Develop a broad understanding of Vale’s business, technology, and culture
Build a network of mentors and peers within the Vale leadership team
Present learnings and recommendations from each rotation to senior leadership
Contribute fresh ideas and a growth mindset to everything you touch
Identify a function where you want to accelerate and build toward a full-time placement