Corporate Trainee Program

Job Description

Corporate Trainee Program | Quad

The Tone:
This is a full-time corporate trainee program at Quad, located at the corporate headquarters in Sussex, WI. Quad is a global marketing experience company dedicated to helping clients win every day through its data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform. This platform streamlines solutions, reduces friction, and enhances clients’ marketing spend effectiveness. The Corporate Trainee Program is designed to accelerate careers by providing immersive experiences that build project management, business acumen, and foundational leadership skills, preparing individuals to step into impactful roles within the organization over 2-3 years.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Sussex, WI
• Pay: $50000 yearly
• Mission: Solve real-world business challenges and deliver innovative solutions while developing into future leaders for Quad.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participate in immersive, six-month rotations across diverse business functions including Sales, Marketing, Customer Experience, Human Resources, Data Analytics, Finance, Creative Operations, and Legal.
• Manage projects, make strategic contributions, and collaborate with teams to deepen understanding of Quad’s operations and how different functions drive company success.
• Engage with real-world challenges, applying knowledge and skills to solve problems and deliver innovative solutions that directly impact the business, whether based in Sussex or at other U.S. facilities.
• Build a strong foundation in leadership skills, learning to influence others, manage projects, and think critically to align work with company business goals.
• Regularly interact with and learn from top executives through mentorship, networking events, and executive-led panels, gaining valuable insights into leadership and strategy.
• Work with the Trainee Program Manager to align rotations with personal strengths and career aspirations, ensuring a tailored and impactful development journey.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Recent completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, with applications accepted up to nine months in advance of graduation.
• Experience: Willingness to relocate to different Quad sites within the U.S. for six months or more, coupled with a strong interest in gaining a broad understanding of business operations. Demonstrated capacity for problem-solving and innovation.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically, with a proactive mindset and a drive to solve challenges creatively.
• Bonus: Basic understanding of key business functions such as marketing, finance, and data analytics. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Finance, Graphic Communications, Marketing, Communications, or Packaging.