Management Associate

RODS SERVICE INC•Wood River, IL

6d•$55,000 - $70,000

About The Position

RODS SERVICE INC is hiring a driven and ambitious Management Trainee to join its growing team. This role offers hands-on experience across business operations through a structured management training program, including shadowing and supporting experienced managers. The associate will engage with customers, support operational functions, and work with spreadsheets for pricing, quotations, cost analysis, reporting, and financial tracking. The position offers a starting salary of $55,000, with a possible increase to $60,000 at the six-month review if performance criteria are met, and the possibility of further advancement based on the employee’s ability to learn, function, and excel. RODS SERVICE INC is a service company based in Saint Louis, Missouri. The company describes its culture as focused on excellence, accountability, and continuous growth, and says it offers career advancement opportunities and a supportive environment.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to type 40 words per minute with 98% accuracy.
Ability to perform 10-key data entry at 5,000 keystrokes per hour with 95% accuracy.
Strong leadership potential and eagerness to grow into a management role.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Customer-focused mindset and professional, positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field; the employer is also open to candidates with other educational or self-developed backgrounds who demonstrate strong intelligence, memory, and capacity to learn quickly.
Prior work experience in a service, retail, or team-based environment.

Responsibilities

Participate in a structured management training program covering key business functions.
Shadow and support experienced managers to learn daily operations and best practices.
Engage with customers in person and by phone to ensure high-quality service and satisfaction.
Support inventory, scheduling, and resource management as directed.
Create spreadsheets for price updates, quotations, cost analysis, history reports, and financial tracking.
Help manage sales, purchasing, inventory control, and finances.