Accelerated Management Program Associate - Sales

ACCELERATED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ASSOCIATE - SALES

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Daikin is the world’s #1 manufacturer of air conditioners and refrigerants, providing the North American market with a full range of residential and commercial HVAC products. Our Texas Technology Park (DTTP) is a 4.2 million‑square‑foot campus that consolidates manufacturing, engineering, logistics, marketing and sales. Daikin Comfort offers employees a culture of training, mentorship and opportunity.

As part of our family of brands—Daikin, Goodman, Motili, and Quietflex—we’re committed to helping customers live, play and work comfortably indoors while building a thriving team environment that encourages collaboration, curiosity and problem‑solving.

Seeking a career and not just a job? Daikin’s twelve‑month Accelerated Management Program (AMP) gives students a hands‑on foundation across Branch Operations and Outside Sales tracks.

• Counter Sales:
  Work face‑to‑face with customers, gaining product knowledge and learning our systems and processes.
• Warehouse:
  Hands‑on experience with our products, including shipping and receiving materials.
• Inside/Showroom Sales:
  Further develop daily skills needed to become a successful Branch leader while building relationships with customers and sales force.
• Other aspects:
  Develop leadership skills, provide accurate pricing and inventory information, and maintain relationships.

• Drive business development and prospecting with an actual territory in one of our designated markets.
• Managing Customer priorities:
  Meet the customer’s demand for quick response times, on‑site solutions and on‑time delivery while learning to manage all sales functions for existing and prospective customers.
• Houston Training:
  Visit our corporate location in Houston, TX to network and build relationships with corporate leaders and other support teams.
• Other aspects:
  Focus on new business development, meeting sales goals, and building relationships with key stakeholders.

• Possesses broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.
• No discretion to deviate from established procedures.
• Work closely supervised.
• Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex.
• Explains facts, policies and practices related to the job area.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Leadership and team motivation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Informed decision making.
• Efficient time management and prioritization.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to changing environments.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools and ERP systems.
• Financial acumen to understand and manage budgets.
• Customer focus and satisfaction.

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Marketing, Sales, Entrepreneurial Studies or a similar field. Minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in major.

• Perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Long‑term flexibility in location within the region; national opportunities may be available. Willing to relocate after program completion.
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Reports To:

Manager, Branch

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.