Trainee Development Program

NWU; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) and profit-sharing

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave

Christmas bonus and team events

Employee discount program

Job summary

NWU in Wilmington, NC invites recent graduates to join a 6-month rotational training program across East Territory branches. You will rotate through Operations & Logistics, Sales, Purchasing, and Marketing with dedicated mentorship and exposure to multiple career paths.

The program emphasizes leadership, communication, and cross-department collaboration, with relocation support after program completion and clear runway to a long-term role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Associate's degree in plumbing trade may substitute for the Bachelor's degree (plumbing only).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Willingness to learn and work across multiple departments.
• Ability to work in warehouse, office, and customer-facing environments.
• Valid driver's license.
• Drive to learn, lead, and take ownership beyond task completion.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and coachability.
• Team-first mindset with commitment to supporting others.
• Customer-focused approach and creative problem-solving ability.
• Dependability, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to relocate upon program completion; relocation assistance provided.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 6-month rotational training program across East Territory branches in Wilmington, Fayetteville, and Southern Pines, NC.
• Gain exposure to Operations & Logistics including warehouse operations, inventory management, receiving, product flow, shipping, and delivery.
• Engage in Sales & Building Customer Partnerships through customer interactions, account management, and product solutions.
• Learn Purchasing & Supply Chain processes such as vendor relationships, purchasing, and inventory planning.
• Support Marketing & Business Development efforts including customer engagement, promotions, and brand awareness initiatives.
• Develop Leadership & Professional skills focusing on communication, teamwork, company culture, and career growth.
• Potentially extend the program by 1-4 months for deeper specialization in Sales Office, Showroom, or Purchasing based on performance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree in plumbing trade (substitute for Bachelor's)

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Participate in a 6-month rotational training program across East Territory branches in Wilmington, Fayetteville, and Southern Pines, NC.
• Gain exposure to Operations & Logistics including warehouse operations, inventory management, receiving, product flow, shipping, and delivery.
• Engage in Sales & Building Customer Partnerships through customer interactions, account management, and product solutions.
• Learn Purchasing & Supply Chain processes such as vendor relationships, purchasing, and inventory planning.
• Support Marketing & Business Development efforts including customer engagement, promotions, and brand awareness initiatives.
• Develop Leadership & Professional skills focusing on communication, teamwork, company culture, and career growth.
• Potentially extend the program by 1-4 months for deeper specialization in Sales Office, Showroom, or Purchasing based on performance.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Bachelor's degree required; recent graduates encouraged to apply. An Associate's degree in plumbing trade may substitute for the Bachelor's degree (plumbing only).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Willingness to learn and work across multiple departments.
• Ability to work in warehouse, office, and customer-facing environments.
• Valid driver's license.
• Drive to learn, lead, and take ownership beyond task completion.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and coachability.
• Team-first mindset with commitment to supporting others.
• Customer-focused approach and creative problem-solving ability.
• Dependability, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to relocate upon program completion; relocation assistance provided.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Structured 6-month rotational training program with dedicated mentorship.
• Potential extended specialization opportunity for top performers.
• Relocation assistance upon program completion and placement.
• Exposure to multiple career paths with clear runway to a long-term role.
• Monday-Friday schedule.
• Matching 401(k) and profit-sharing program.
• Comprehensive benefits package with supplemental options.
• Paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave.
• Christmas bonus, team-building events, and company picnic.
• Employee discount program.
• Long-term career opportunities with a growing, values-driven organization.