Rotational Leadership Program for Operations

QXO; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO, holidays, parental leave

Paid training and certifications

Legal assistance and identity theft保护

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

QXO is seeking candidates for its Emerging Leaders Development Program (ELDP), a one-year rotational experience designed to develop future branch and operations leaders. Through structured learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship, Emerging Leaders gain operational knowledge and leadership skills to make key branch decisions and progress into leadership roles.

Participants join a high-performing cohort, access an enterprise leadership network, and contribute to regional initiatives that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years industry experience; strong interest in long-term career in distribution/operations/leadership.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for leading people and improving processes.
• Willingness to relocate or travel regionally for rotational assignments and leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational and strategic projects end to end, using data to identify trends, resolve root issues, and improve efficiency, profitability, and customer experience.
• Share insights with regional and branch leaders to help shape 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.
• Serve as a community engagement ambassador and strengthen partnerships with local associations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Industrial Distribution/Construction Management

1–2 years relevant industry experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

QXO is seeking candidates for its Emerging Leaders Development Program (ELDP), a one-year rotational experience designed to develop future branch and operations leaders. Through structured learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship, Emerging Leaders gain operational knowledge and leadership skills to make key branch decisions and progress into leadership roles.

Participants join a high-performing cohort, access an enterprise leadership network, and contribute to regional initiatives that