2027 Global Management Trainee Program – Mexico

Hunter Douglas, Inc.; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Generous benefits package

Paid Time Off

Internal development culture

Job summary

Hunter Douglas invites applicants to join the Global Management Trainee (GMT) program, a 10-month leadership development initiative sponsored by our Executive Leadership Team. Trainees gain real work, mentorship, and a community of ambitious peers while rotating through key functions across the value chain.

You will join a class of Trainees, work on projects with actual business impact, and be exposed to Leaders from across the organization.

Qualifications

• Graduation date of Dec 2026 or Jun 2027 is expected.
• Demonstrated leadership through activities, internships, clubs and volunteer work.
• Must be fully mobile and on-site at major locations during the program.
• US visa and passport and availability to travel in Mexico and US.
• Advanced English level (B2, C1, or C2).
• Onsite interview dates: Oct 21 in Monterrey or Nov 4 in CDMX.

Responsibilities

• Three weeks onboarding - local onboarding at designated hub and zone.
• Five months of field training across Sales, Supply, Logistics, Product, Customer Service; participate in daily operations and projects.
• One week of Leadership and Methodology training to foster system-thinking.
• Four-month individual project delivering tangible measurable results as part of the team.
• Capstone presentation to Leadership, followed by placement into a full-time role after program completion.
• First Position Placement can be in Sales, Operations (Supply, Logistics, Procurement), Product, or Functional.

Skills

Leadership

On-site mobility

Advanced English

Education

Expected graduation Dec 2026 or Jun 2027

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?

Position Overview

The Hunter Douglas Global Management Trainee Program (GMT) is hand-selected and sponsored by the Executive Leadership Team. This 10-month comprehensive Leadership Development program provides you with the tools and experiences to develop you into a future leader of our organization while providing a holistic view of the business. Throughout this program, you will immediately immerse yourself into the company, the culture, and the industry. You will join a class of other Trainees and gain a community of ambitious peers. You will learn from Hunter Douglas leaders and contribute directly to our purpose and our DREAM. You will gain insights from day one and do real work on different projects while delivering actual results.

Before the program commences, Trainees are paired with a Mentor to help acclimate and integrate you to our organization. Throughout the program, you can expect opportunities to connect and collaborate with our Executive Leadership Team, Global Leaders, Business Leaders, previous Trainees and current Trainees from other Zones.

What you’ll do

• Three weeks of onboarding - one week of local onboarding at your designated hub location and zone.
  • Global Induction at our HQ - providing an introduction to our company's strategy, culture, products, sales channels and problem-solving approaches.
• Five months of Field Training in which you will rotate through key areas of our value chain including Sales, Supply, Logistics, Product, Customer Service, and will gain hands‑on experience by actively participating in daily operations and project work during each rotation.
• One week of Leadership and Methodology training to foster a unified system‑thinking approach and prepare you for your first project.
• A four‑month individual project in which you will be able to deliver tangible and measurable results as an active team member by applying methodology skills and technical knowledge.
• Capstone presentation of your project to Leadership, followed by feedback and final placement into a full‑time role upon program completion - designed to support your continued leadership development and long‑term career growth with Hunter Douglas.
• First Position Placement can be in any of the following areas: Sales, Operations (Supply, Logistics, Procurement), Product, or Functional.

Below are examples of projects that previous Trainees have worked on

• Create a new implementation process for when Hunter Douglas introduces a new product.
• Implement recommendations to optimize material usage and mitigate scrap rates at our plants.
• Pricing Analysis for our e‑commerce platforms.
• Develop a communication strategy to enhance our customer installation journey.
• Monetize our Market Funnel valuation by quantifying our conversion rates.

Qualifications

• To qualify, candidates must have an expected graduation date of December 2026 or June 2027.
• Have demonstrated leadership capabilities through various extracurricular activities including job experiences, internships, student clubs and organizations, and volunteer work.
• Must be fully mobile and willing to be on‑site at one of our major locations throughout the program. Be ready to tackle new challenges in diverse environments, including front line roles in the field, manufacturing plants, regional offices, among others.
• US Visa, passport and availability to travel in Mexico and US
• Advanced English level (B2, C1, or C2)
• Available to attend an onsite interview on October 21st in Monterrey or November 4th in CDMX

Who you are

• Hard‑working and enjoys a high level of responsibility.
• Hungry for success, yet humble to continuously learn.
• You think like an owner and take accountability for your actions.
• Problem‑Solver who leads with agility and acts with a sense of urgency.
• Intellectually curious and willing to challenge the status quo.
• A natural leader who enjoys collaborating with teams to complete ambitious but achievable big goals.
• Strong interest in a multi‑functional career with a readiness to work hard to become a future leader in our global company.
• Trainees are expected to live our values, our culture, and be ambassadors of the program and future leaders of the organization.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous benefits package
• Paid Time Off
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.

Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.