Emerging Leaders: Operations Rotations & Impact

QXO; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO, company holidays, and parental-le

PTO, company holidays, and parental-le

Job summary

QXO’s Emerging 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 Leaders gain 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of relevant industry exposure; interest in building a long-term career in distribution/operations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with leadership potential and willingness to relocate or travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end operational and strategic projects using data to identify trends and improve efficiency and customer experience.
• Share insights with regional and branch leaders and help shape key business decisions.
• Hire and onboard new team members to build a high-performing workforce.
• Recommend process, workflow, or resource changes to move the business forward.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on forecasting, staffing, service levels, inventory health and cost control.
• Engage with local associations as a community engagement ambassador and support partnerships.
• Champion technology advancement and process improvements aligned with corporate initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Distribution, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

QXO’s Emerging 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 Leaders gain 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.