Emerging Leaders Development Program - Operations (Louisville, KY)

QXO; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

PTO & holidays

Training & certs

Legal protection

Pet insurance

EAP

Job summary

QXO is launching the Emerging Leaders Development Program (ELDP), a one-year rotational experience designed to cultivate future branch and operations leaders. You will participate in structured modules, on-the-job rotations, and capstone projects while building leadership and operational expertise.

Participants join a high-performing cohort with an enterprise leadership network, contributing to regional initiatives and progressing into management roles after successful completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 1–2 years of relevant industry experience with strong leadership interest.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with passion for leading people and improving processes.
• Willingness to relocate or travel regionally for rotations and leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational and strategic projects end to end across rotations.
• Share insights with regional and branch leaders to influence core decisions.
• Hire and onboard new team members to build a strong workforce.
• Recommend process changes to advance the business.
• Work with cross-functional leaders on forecasting, staffing, service levels, and inventory health.
• Engage with local associations and community partners to strengthen ties.
• Champion technology advancement and process improvements aligned with corporate goals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Relocation/Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Industrial Distribution/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.

What you will do:

The QXOEmerging Leaders Development Program (ELDP)is a one-year rotational experience designed to develop future branch and operations leaders.Through structured learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship,Emerging Leadersgain the operational knowledge and leadership skills needed to make key branch decisions and progress into Assistant Branch Manager or Operations Manager roles upon successful completion.

Participants join a high-performing cohort, gain access to an enterprise-wide leadership network, and contribute directly to regional initiatives that support QXO’s commercial and operational priorities.

The program combines learning modules, regional on-the-job rotations, and capstone leadership projects—giving participants the opportunity to lead with autonomy,make recommendations on key matters(inventory analysis, inventory management,orworkforce enablement),and build strong management and operational foundations.

WhatYou’llExperience:

• Drive operational and strategic projects end to end,leveragingdata toidentifytrends, resolve root issues, and enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer experience.

• Share your insights and recommendations with regional and branch leaders, using your judgment to prioritize what matters most and help shapereal businessdecisions.

• Hire and onboard new team members to build a strong, high-performing workforce.

• Recommend process,workflowor resource changes that move the business forward.

• Work with cross-functional leaders to advance initiatives in forecasting, staffing, service levels, inventory health, and cost control.

• Serve as a community engagement ambassador and strengthen partnerships with local associations.

• Champion and leadtechnology advancement and process flow changes to alignwithcorporate initiatives.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor'sdegree in Business, Industrial Distribution, Construction Management, or a related field OR 1-2 years of relevant industry experience a strong interest in building a long-term career in distribution, operations, or leadership.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced, results-driven environment.

• Collaborative mindset with a passion for leading people, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact.

• Flexibility and willingness to relocate or travel regionally for rotational assignments and future leadership opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or work experience in distribution, manufacturing, or retail operations.

• Analytical and customer-focused mindset.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite; interest in technology-driven operations

What you will earn:

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO, company holidays, and parental leave

Paid training and certifications

Legalassistanceand identity protection

Pet insurance

Employeeassistanceprogram (EAP)

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.