Sales and Account Management Trainee

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the exciting world of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, then NFI may be the right company for you. NFI places a strong emphasis on developing future leaders, and our Supply Chain Management Trainee Program is structured to do just that.
During the NFI Sales and Account Management Trainee Program, you will complete multiple rotations through many of our businesses and corporate functions at locations throughout the United States. Our robust on-the-job training and development program combined with a vast range of challenging hands-on projects and assignments will prepare you for an entry-level management position.
This program combines individualized functional/tactical training with a strong focus on developing true leaders capable of succeeding in today's competitive environment. Participants will observe experienced professionals to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for performance excellence.
You will learn to effectively communicate, influence and interact with all types of customers as well as a wide range of colleagues throughout NFI.
The program consists of facilitated real-life and classroom learning designed to expose participants to key business functions such as:

• 3PL Distribution Management
• Engineering, facility layout, labor standards
• Operations Support, start ups
• P/L and General Ledger
• 5s and Lean processes
• Corporate functions including safety and Risk Management

Requirements:

• We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and loads of initiative
• Recently completed Bachelor's degree with a major or minor in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field
• Extracurricular activities that illustrate leadership
• Previous employment or internship experience in a related field preferred
• Must be flexible for extensive travel and possible relocation upon completion of the program
• Ability to make independent decisions; work well in a team environment, customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and a positive attitude required
• Ability to remain flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests
• Must be goal oriented, results driven and assertive
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus/required in some locations

We are excited to share the base hourly rate for this position is $24/HOUR. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, when determining a starting rate of pay.
Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program , which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)