Management Trainee, Pathfinder Global Initiative

LESSO America Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

LESSO America Inc. is recruiting for the Pathfinder Global Initiative, designed to develop future international leaders in the United States. The program includes six weeks of training in China, followed by a transition to a Sales Manager role in a U.S.

metropolitan area, with focus on building customer relationships and expanding LESSO's presence. Qualified candidates should be legally eligible to work in the U.S., proficient in Chinese, and capable of developing and leading a local sales team.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Proficient in Chinese.
• Familiar with a U.S. metropolitan area (Richmond, VA) or similar, with educational or professional experience preferred.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn LESSO's products, services, and business operations quickly.
• Strong problem-solving and business development skills to leverage LESSO's global resources.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to develop and manage a local sales team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in approximately six weeks of training in China as part of the Pathfinder Global Initiative.
• Return to your metro area and transition into a Sales Manager role.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, distributors, and partners in the assigned market.
• Identify new business opportunities and support expansion of LESSO's products and services locally.
• Collaborate with LESSO's global teams to support business development and market growth.
• Visa sponsorship (including H-1B) may be available for qualified candidates.

Skills

Authorized to work in the US

Proficient in Chinese

Familiar with Richmond, VA or US metro

Learning mindset for LESSO products

Business development & leadership

Lead a local sales team

Job description

LESSO (Stock Code: 2128.HK) is a global leader in piping solutions. With more than 40 years of steady growth, we have developed our business across multiple sectors, including piping systems, building materials and home furnishings, and new energy. In 2025, our sales revenue was USD 3.6 billion.

Pathfinder Global Initiative:

The Pathfinder Global Initiative is LESSO's flagship program designed to develop future international leaders and support the company's continued global growth.

Through this initiative, we recruit high-potential professionals from around the world and provide comprehensive training at our global headquarters in Shunde, China, as well as at our factories and sales offices throughout the country. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will transition into Sales Manager roles in a U.S. metropolitan area aligned with their experience and knowledge of the local market. This role provides an opportunity to develop new business, establish customer relationships, and help expand LESSO's presence in growing markets.

In early 2024, before the launch of the Pathfinder Global Initiative, LESSO had local sales teams in 20 cities across 10 countries outside China. Today, our sales and marketing teams are based in more than 150 cities across 60 countries outside China.

LESSO America

LESSO America Inc. is headquartered in Corona, California. We have six warehouses serving the piping solutions community across the United States:

• Philadelphia, PA
• Markham, IL
• Fort Worth, TX

The Pathfinder Global Initiative is recruiting qualified candidates who are located within approximately a four-hour drive of one of our warehouse locations.

Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Proficient in Chinese.
• Familiar with a U.S. metropolitan area ("Richmond, VA"), preferably with educational or professional experience in the area.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn LESSO's products, services, and business operations within a short period of time.
• Strong problem-solving and business development skills, with the ability to leverage LESSO's global resources to develop business opportunities within Your Metro Area.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to develop and manage a local sales team.

Role:

• Participate in approximately six weeks of training in China as part of the Pathfinder Global Initiative.
• Upon successful completion of the training program, return to Your Metro Area and transition into a Sales Manager role.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, distributors, and business partners within the assigned market.
• Identify new business opportunities and support the expansion of LESSO's products and services within the local market.
• Work closely with LESSO's global teams and utilize company resources to support business development and market growth.
• Visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, may be available for qualified candidates, subject to applicable laws and company requirements.
• Opportunity to build a career with a rapidly growing global manufacturer.
• International training and exposure to LESSO's global operations.
• Opportunity for leadership development and advancement within a growing international organization.