Management Trainee

Carter Machinery Careers•Sterling, VA

About The Position

The Management Trainee works under the direction of experienced personnel in Parts, Service, Rental, and Service Home Office Operations for a six-month period. The trainee gains the knowledge and experience required to move into management positions by learning how to identify and apply business strategies and processes. The role assists department managers with day-to-day operations, participates in meetings, attends learning opportunities, and observes experienced staff performing their duties. The position is located in Dulles, Virginia, with a requirement to be willing to relocate within Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. Starting compensation is $56,000–$73,000 per year; actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. Additional compensation may include performance-based incentive programs and overtime eligibility, depending on the role.

Requirements

Be a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
Be willing to relocate within Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be detail-oriented and have strong time-management and organizational skills.
Have excellent internal and external customer-satisfaction skills.
Have strong PC and administrative skills and the ability to adapt to changing technology.
Have a strong work ethic.
Be able to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and adjust to changing priorities.
Have an excellent driving record.
Be able to work the hours required to meet business and customer demands.
Regularly sit, talk, or hear; frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Have close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

College degree in a related field and/or three years of work experience in management, sales, or service operations.

Responsibilities

Assist department managers with day-to-day operations in Parts, Service, Rental, and Service Home Office Operations.
Learn to identify and apply business strategies and processes.
Participate in meetings and attend learning opportunities.
Observe experienced staff members performing their job duties.
Promote a positive customer experience.
Uphold the company's Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.
Work the hours required to meet business and customer demands.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) with a $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
Life and disability insurance
In-house training instructors and programs
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Tool allowances and tool loans
Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
Opportunities for overtime
Shift differential, if applicable
Performance-based incentive programs may be included in the compensation package, depending on the role