Leader in Training

The Budd Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Mentorship

Leadership development

Real projects

Career path

Job summary

The Budd Group is launching a one-year Leader in Training (LIT) program designed for ambitious college students graduating soon or recent graduates. Participants will earn $50,000 in the first year while rotating through operations, HR, recruiting, marketing, sales, finance and IT.

Expect mentorship, hands-on leadership experience, and a clear pathway to full-time roles across multiple business units. You'll be supported by experienced leaders, with opportunities to work outdoors and indoors as

Qualifications

• College student graduating within 12 months or recent graduate seeking development
• Strong work ethic and leadership potential
• Excellent communication and people skills; customer-focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline teams across multiple units
• Participate in one-year paid leadership development rotations
• Engage in talent sourcing, onboarding, coaching, and compliance topics
• Support field operations, scheduling, and project execution
• Gain exposure to HR, recruiting, marketing, sales, IT, and finance pathways

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer-focused

Coachable

Professional growth

Education

College student nearing graduation

Recent graduate

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Launch Your Career. Get Paid to Learn. Build Your Future.

Graduating this year? Recent college graduate? Looking for more than "just another job"?

What if your first career move came with a $50,000 annual salary, a full year of paid coaching, real leadership experience, and a clear path into a professional role?

At The Budd Group, we believe great leaders aren't born—they're developed. Our Leader in Training (LIT) Program is a one-year, paid rotational program built specifically for ambitious college students graduating within the next year and recent graduates ready to start their careers with purpose.

You'll earn $50,000 during your first year while working alongside experienced leaders, gaining hands-on business experience, receiving continuous mentorship, and exploring multiple career paths before finding the one that fits you best.

By the end of the program, you'll have the opportunity to transition into a full-time professional position within our organization in areas such as Operations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Marketing, Business Development, Sales, IT, Finance, or Business Management.

Compensation

• Eligible for Full Benefits

What You'll Experience

Operations & Leadership

• Lead and support frontline teams across multiple business units
• Learn workforce planning, scheduling, customer service, and project execution
• Conduct quality inspections and safety audits
• Develop leadership and decision-making skills through real responsibility

Business Rotations

• Human Resources: Interviewing, onboarding, employee relations, coaching, compliance
• Recruiting: Talent sourcing, career fairs, employer branding, hiring strategy
• Marketing & Business Development: Brand awareness, community partnerships, digital initiatives
• Sales: Prospecting, client meetings, proposals, presentations, relationship building
• Finance: Budget fundamentals, reporting, accounts receivable/payable
• Technology (IT): Learn how technology supports business operations and innovation

Field Experience

Every great leader should understand the business from the ground up. You'll spend time working alongside our operations teams learning the services we provide, including janitorial, landscaping, specialty services, construction support, equipment operation, and facility maintenance.

Who We're Looking For

• College student graduating within the next 12 months or recent graduate (within one year)
• Ready to commit to a one-year paid development program
• Strong work ethic and leadership potential
• Curious, coachable, and eager to learn
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Customer-focused mindset
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors when needed
• Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Passion for building a long-term career—not just finding a job

Why Start Your Career with The Budd Group?

• Earn $50,000 while launching your career
• One full year of paid leadership development
• Dedicated mentors invested in your success
• Real projects and meaningful responsibilities from Day One
• Explore multiple career paths before choosing your future
• Build professional skills employers value for life
• Direct pathway into full-time leadership and professional opportunities across our company

Why Work for The Budd Group?

We're a family-owned, God-honoring company that has been investing in people for more than 60 years. We believe your first job should be more than a paycheck—it should be the beginning of an incredible career.

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, 9 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, and a Volunteer Day
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Free Online Professional Development Courses
• Free Mental Health and Financial Wellness Programs
• Pay On Demand + Cash Back Rewards
• English and Spanish Learning Programs

Your degree opened the door. We'll pay you $50,000 to help you build the career.

Come grow with The Budd Group. Your future starts here.