National College Leadership Program: Manager-in-Training

Encore Global; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Encore Global offers the National College Leadership Program (NCLP), a 5-month Manager in Training that prepares graduates for immediate placement into Operations, Production, or Venue Sales Manager roles across our nationwide venues.

Open to graduates Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. The program includes rotations in Technical, Operations and Sales, with training at our Chicago corporate office and ENCORE University certifications.

Qualifications

• 4-year college graduate with a BA/BS degree required; preference for Hospitality, Business/Management, Communications, Event Management, Theater, or related field.
• At least 1 year of related professional work experience or a combination of employment/internships. Prior experience in management, operations, technology and/or hospitality is a plus.
• Strong interest in a management career with opportunity for advancement and promotion.
• Excellent communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Effective leadership abilities and customer satisfaction focus.
• Technical aptitude demonstrated through interest and exposure to new technology.
• Ability to work at a hotel location within major metro markets.
• Flexibility to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Trainees participate in Technical, Operations and Sales rotations.
• Hands-on learning in venues alongside our field leaders.
• Instructor-led training conducted at the corporate office in Chicago, IL.
• Certifications through online courses from ENCORE University – Leadership, Technical, Operations, Sales, and Service.
• When placed in an Operations Manager role you will manage floor operations to achieve service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Public speaking

Adaptability

Education

BA/BS degree

Hospitality/Business

Tools

ENCORE University

Job description

Encore Global offers the National College Leadership Program (NCLP), a 5-month Manager in Training that prepares graduates for immediate placement into Operations, Production, or Venue Sales Manager roles across our nationwide venues.

Open to graduates Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. The program includes rotations in Technical, Operations and Sales, with training at our Chicago corporate office and ENCORE University certifications.