2027 Management Trainee - MIT

Ewing Outdoor Supply; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Management Trainee opportunities at Ewing Outdoor Supply provide hands-on training to prepare you for leadership roles across nationwide locations. Trainees work closely with senior staff, learning branch operations, sales processes, and organizational planning to ensure smooth performance and customer satisfaction.

Throughout the program, you will deliver presentations, contribute to evaluations, and participate in professional development activities aimed at accelerating growth and leadership

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Great attention to detail and time management.
• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day operations across branches.
• Gain understanding of each role within the company and branch operations.
• Provide administrative support and prepare documents.
• Create and deliver presentations; update records and reports.
• Support managers with daily tasks and process improvements.
• Engage in sales development activities and maintain key accounts.

Job description

• Various Locations Available Nationwide**

Management Trainee | Role Description

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• Various Locations Available Nationwide**

Summary

Management trainees undergo training that will enable them to advance to management positions.

They work closely with senior personnel, learning techniques and gaining the knowledge required to run a branch/department/team smoothly.

Management Trainees may be asked to maintain sales responsibilities for a select group of assigned customers.

Management Trainees will deliver presentations and complete evaluations.

The job performance of the Management Trainee will be evaluated based upon their effectiveness in executing the duties and responsibilities listed below.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Operations

• Assisting with day-to-day operations
• Understand each role within the company and what they do (example{{{{:}}}} branch operations, sales process, leadership planning and organization, etc.)
• Provide administrative support
• Create and give presentations
• Help managers complete daily tasks
• Prepare documents and update records
• Conduct other duties as assigned by leadership

Business Development

• Research ways to increase profitability or improve efficiencies
• Maintain key account responsibilities
• Grow Revenue and associated profits of select assigned Ewing customers and prospects
• Establish and maintain strong business relationship with customers, by conducting customer and prospect visits to achieve area sales objectives
• Perform sales development activities, including (but not limited to) basic project quoting and telephone, print and email marketing campaigns
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; and making recommendations to management

Professional Development

• Actively participate in the continual growth by completing goals on their Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Participate in regular performance reviews
• Enhance professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Leadership & Communication

• Be involved in conflict resolution conversations
• Always provide excellent customer service
• Conduct yourself with professionalism in all communication with fellow employees, customers, vendors, management, and Field Support Center staff
• Attend and participate in company meetings
• Read and contribute to Company communications, including (but not limited to) the Branch Briefs, E-News Alert, President's Message, regional newsletters, etc
• Champion Ewing culture and commitment throughout all business activities
• Communicate all operational and customer service issues with the branch/department supervisor
• Collaborate with all relevant Field Support Center departments and field personnel
• Participate and represent Ewing in relevant regional organizations, associations and activities

Core Competencies

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills - Able to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to gain understanding. The ability to deliver information in person, in writing, and in a digital world
• Great attention to detail - Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently
• Strong leadership skills - Demonstrates the ability to lead a team through integrity, delegation, self-awareness, gratitude, influence, and empathy
• Excellent time management skills - The ability to use one's time effectively and productively
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn - Awareness of one's learning process and needs, identifying available opportunities, and the ability to overcome obstacles to learn successfully. This competence means gaining, processing, and assimilating new knowledge and skills as well as seeking and making use of guidance

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Profit Sharing

We have the 4 C's that make your job a career!

Career Development- To invest in your personal and professional growth, we offer a variety of training resources.

Compensation- We offer competitive market wages, great benefits, PTO & bonus potential!

Culture- We are family-owned, which gives us a unique culture, and we have fun with everything we do!

Care- We care about all our employees because we would not be where we are now (celebrating 100 years) if it weren't for you!