Manager in Training - Operations (Entry-Level)

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North Carolina
50K Annually
Entry level
eCommerce • Sales • Sports
The Role
The Manager in Training - Operations role involves a 6-month, hands-on training program based in a distribution warehouse. Trainees will learn day-to-day operations, management, and purchasing, shadow contracting and retail operations, participate in classroom training, and present to senior management.
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Who Are We?

POOLCORP is the world’s leading distributor of outdoor living products. With more than 420 Sales Centers and over 6,000 employees, we proudly provide unparalleled service to our 120,000+ customers across 13 countries. At POOLCORP you’ll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals. Publicly traded since 1995, POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success - clearly making it an industry leader – in so many ways!

What We Offer:

· Employer of Choice - the pace is fast, the atmosphere is fun and the people are friendly. Every team member is encouraged to innovate, contribute ideas, and discover solutions as an important part of a

world-class team.

· Benefits Package - 401k with company match, health benefits, wellness program, education reimbursement, paid travel, employee stock, paid time off, and many more!

· Growth - You’ll have the opportunity to prove yourself from the very beginning and to make an impact. How far and how fast you grow in your career is up to you.

· Continuous Learning – With over 100 online courses, we invest heavily in our employees’ development to maximize their success and the success of our company.

· Community Involvement - we believe that a being a good corporate citizen is the right thing to do for our customers, employees and community.

· Safety - the health and safety of our employees and customers is at the core of our company culture.

· Stability – as a Fortune 1000 company and industry leader, we have only touched the surface for the demand of outdoor living products.

The Management in Training - Operations (MIT) Program is an entry-level, hands-on training program based in our distribution warehouse. It is a great opportunity for individuals seeking an introductory role that will lead to a long-term career in operations management.

You will receive 6-months of guidance, support and resources to learn about the swimming pool supply, irrigation and landscape distribution industry.

Upon completion of the program, program graduates are eligible to apply for Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager roles that are available nationwide.

This position is located at:

  • SPP Charlotte- 6431 Reames Road Suite J Charlotte, NC 28216 

  • SCP Charlotte- 156 Exmore Road, Bldg. 3000 Mooresville, NC 28117

  • SCP South Charlotte- 11520 Granite Street Suite D Charlotte, NC 28273

*Willingness to relocate at the end of training, in June 2025, is a requirement, at company expense.

What You Will Do:

  • Receive hands-on training and perform duties in every area of the day-to-day operations of a distribution center including Operations, Management, and Purchasing. 

  • Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance, and retail store customers to learn their aspect of the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping business. 

  • Participate in classroom training sessions (lecture, role play and computer lab) at the state-of-the-art EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas. Topics to include operations, financials, leadership, human capital management and operating systems. 

  • Give comprehensive presentation to senior level management for completion of the Operations MIT program at the end of the 6- month program. 

  • Other job duties and special operations projects as assigned. 

What We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations or other related discipline with a minimum of 2.5 GPA. 

  • Work experience in a leadership and/or problem-solving role. Distribution industry experience a plus. 

  • Desire and ability to work in a distribution warehouse environment. 

  • Results driven, self-starter with the ability to lead and develop a team with rapidly changing priorities. Strong leadership skills are a must! 

  • Possess and demonstrate a motivated, passionate, customer service driven attitude. 

  • Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program (at company expense) for career development opportunities. 

  • Ability to travel 25% of the time. 

  • Ability to maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. and lift products up to 75 pounds. 

Preferred: 

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. 

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with ability to learn inventory system and additional software. 

  • In lieu of work experience will consider involvement in distribution or supply chain internships, organizations/clubs, volunteer work/community service, athletics or military leadership. 

Learn more about the position by visiting www.poolcorp.com/mit.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! 

At POOLCORP, we are committed to our employees’ success. Our comprehensive benefits program offers the flexibility of benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families. Some of these benefits include medical, dental and vision care, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and employee assistance and education reimbursement programs. These benefits can help build a foundation for the future while helping employees live a healthy lifestyle. 

Your total compensation (pay, benefits, and bonuses) will be adjusted based upon your job classification, hours worked, and length of employment. Please note that benefits are subject to change. For more information about compensation and benefits, visit https://www.poolcorp.com/careers/compensation-benefits/

The compensation range for this position in NV, NY, WA, CA, CO, NJ, RI, HI, and CT is $50000 per year based on a full-time schedule. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commissions plans as well as relocation or cost of living adjustments. The application window for this position is expected to close after 30 days of posting, but will remain open until filled.

POOLCORP is a drug-free company.

POOLCORP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.

This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.

To apply, email [email protected] 

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The Company
Covington, La
2,518 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

With more than 6,000 employees and over 420 locations worldwide, POOLCORP leads the pack as the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products.

With Sales Centers located across North America (US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (France, UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Germany, and Croatia), and Australia, we distribute a broad range of products to roughly 125,000 customers around the world, serving four principal markets:
- Remodelers and builders installing new swimming pools and refurbishing existing pools
- Independent specialty retail stores selling outdoor living products to consumers
- Service companies performing pool and hot tub maintenance and repair
- Contractors serving in the irrigation and landscape maintenance markets

POOLCORP’s Sales Center networks distribute non-discretionary pool maintenance products such as chemicals and replacement parts and discretionary products such as packaged pool kits, whole goods, irrigation, and landscape products. The product mix also includes a complete line of commercial and residential irrigation products and parts, power equipment for the professional landscape market, specialty products such as outdoor lighting, grills, and outdoor kitchen components, golf irrigation, and water management products.

We recognize our responsibility to contribute to the sustainability of our environment. POOLCORP is taking strides towards reducing our carbon footprint, providing product choices that allow our customers to reduce their environmental impact, and implementing health and wellness programs company-wide to improve the lives of our employees.

POOLCORP focuses on exceptional value and promoting growth for our customers' businesses, expanding opportunities for our employees, and increasing returns for our shareholders. We strive to locate products at the lowest possible cost while maximizing supply logistics to deliver the best value to our customers

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