Job Description
The Management Trainee Program is designed to give an overview of all of the products and services that Expeditors offers and to provide the Management Trainee with the experience needed to continuously develop their management & leadership skills during and after the Management Trainee Program. The program involves not only the operations of each department, but also the finance, sales, retention and managerial aspects of every product and service.
A candidate for this program must be self-motivated, hardworking, capable of working with limited supervision, pro active, already possessing some leadership skills to develop further and willing to travel within the region if necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following. Other duties maybe assigned.
*Participate in Management Trainee orientation
*Complete a monthly recap
*Learn, understand and epitomize Expeditors culture
*Set an example of excellence in every under taking
*Fulfill full-time employee training requirements
*Complete all relevant training as listed on each department’s development map in the PDC.
*Complete management development training
*Complete all required (and complementary) certifications
*Understand and assist with the operations of each department
*Understand the management processes used within in each department
*Assist with the responsibilities and duties of the supervisor(s) of each department
*Understand and work with the operational and financial reporting used by each department
*Assist Department Managers in meeting productivity and expense-to-revenue goals within budgetary guidelines
*Complete at least 2 projects during the Program
*Attend all department, sales, branch, accounting and management meetings if needed
*Attend at least 2 product specific sales or retention calls per department if applicable
*Understand the sales and retention programs for each department
*Learn how to supervise and mentor employees
*Develop interpersonal communication and management skills
Qualifications
University graduate or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
Cross cultural relationship management
Good organisational skills
Detail oriented
Team player
Can do attitude
Ability to work well under pressure
The Management Trainee Program is conducted for one year and can be extended for support missions.