Entry Level Management Trainee ($42,000 - $82,000)

NPI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing firm is seeking ambitious graduates for its Entry Level Management Trainee program in the Washington, DC area. This full-time role offers hands-on experience in sales and leadership while representing renowned retailers. Candidates will develop management skills, receive mentorship, and have access to benefits including flexible PTO and health care. The position emphasizes growth and empowerment in a diverse culture.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped performance bonuses

Weekly leadership development workshops

Flexible PTO

Healthcare

401(k) matching

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must be self-motivated, coachable, and goal-oriented.
• Interest in leadership, sales, or business operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent products inside high-traffic retail locations.
• Learn effective sales techniques and customer engagement strategies.
• Manage individual territory goals and support broader campaign execution.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new team members.
• Develop leadership and operational management skills through ongoing mentorship.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Coachable

Goal-oriented

Education

Recent or upcoming college graduate

Job description

Entry Level Management Trainee ($42,000 - $82,000)

Entry-Level Manager in Training

Maryland and Northern Virginia (On-Site)

About the Role:

NPI is seeking ambitious, growth-oriented recent graduates to join our Manager in Training program. This full-time, in-person role provides hands-on experience in sales, leadership, and team development while representing inside nationally recognized retailers including Costco, Sam’s Club, BJ’s, Home Depot, and Lowe’s.

We offer a dynamic environment where new professionals can gain valuable experience, receive personalized mentorship, and move into management roles based on performance—not tenure.

This is not door-to-door, canvassing or commission only role.

What You’ll Do:

• Represent products and services inside high-traffic retail locations
• Learn effective sales techniques and customer engagement strategies
• Manage individual territory goals and support broader campaign execution
• Assist with onboarding and training of new team members
• Develop leadership and operational management skills through ongoing mentorship

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped performance bonuses
• Fast-track promotion path to leadership and management roles
• Weekly leadership development and health & wellness workshops
• A vibrant, inclusive company culture with a strong emphasis on growth, empowerment, and team success
• Travel incentives and national networking opportunities
• Access to full benefits including flexible PTO, healthcare, 401(k) matching, and paid family leave

Qualifications:

• Recent or upcoming college graduate (preferred but not required)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, coachable, and goal-oriented
• Interest in leadership, sales, or business operations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment

Preferred Majors:

Business, Marketing, Psychology, Communications, Sports Management, or any field emphasizing leadership, human behavior, or strategic thinking.

We are a values-driven marketing firm headquartered in Columbia, MD. Our mission is to empower the next generation of leaders through hands-on business training, team development, and real-world sales experience. Our clients include some of the largest names in telecommunications, and our in-store marketing campaigns focus on results, integrity, and connection.

Apply Today:

If you’re ready to build a career that develops your leadership potential, challenges your growth, and rewards your ambition—apply now. We’re hiring immediately and conducting interviews this month.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.