Leadership Trainee - Smithfield, RI

Leadership Trainee - Smithfield, RI

The Emerging Leaders Program is a multi-year rotational program designed to develop future business leaders within Esler Companies – Renewal by Andersen. Participants gain hands-on experience across core functions of the business, building a strong understanding of how teams operate.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through key business functions:
• Operations
• Inside Sales Center
• Marketing (Traditional, Events, Proximity)
• Sales
• Warehouse
• Measures
• Installation
• Service

In each rotation, you will:

• Learn and perform core responsibilities of the role.
• Work alongside teams in both office and field settings.
• Demonstrate baseline proficiency before moving forward.

Build functional knowledge across the business:

• Order workflows, scheduling, and customer coordination.
• Lead generation, appointment setting, and sales process.
• Event and proximity marketing execution.
• Inventory, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Installation processes and job site coordination.
• Window measurement and project accuracy.
• Post-install service and customer support.

Develop leadership capability:

• Participate in team meetings and observe performance management.
• Support recruiting and interview processes.
• Learn how leaders drive results and build team culture.

Program Outcome:

• Receive ongoing feedback after each rotation.
• Build a strong understanding of how the business operates end-to-end.
• Be considered for placement into a full-time role based on performance, strengths, and business need.

Final role placement is not guaranteed and depends on performance and organizational need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (completed or expected before start).
• Curiosity and willingness to learn across functions.
• Ability to adapt to new environments and responsibilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Initiative and comfort with hands-on work.
• Openness to feedback and fast learning.
• Interest in long-term leadership development.

Work Environment

• Mix of office and field work depending on rotation.
• May include evenings or weekends (sales, marketing, events).
• Some physically active work, including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional travel for cross-region exposure.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Teammate Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with 50% match up to 6% of your annual pay
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• And more!

Pay $75,000 - $85,000 annually.

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