Management Trainee

Job Description

Management Trainee | Cintas

The Tone:
This is a full-time management trainee role at Cintas, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, with opportunities for regional placement. Cintas helps over a million businesses nationwide maintain clean, safe, and professional environments by providing essential products and services, ranging from uniforms and first aid to fire protection and facility services. This program is crucial for developing future leaders who will gain hands-on experience across all core business operations, preparing them for significant career advancement within the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified in the posting; regional relocation preferred
• Pay: $69000 yearly
• Team: Service category within the First Aid and Safety organization
• Mission: Develop leadership skills and gain hands-on experience across various aspects of Cintas’ business operations to prepare for career advancement.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Immerse: Rotate through various departments to gain in-depth knowledge of the business from a leadership perspective.
• Sell: Engage in outside sales activities to promote products and services while building and nurturing customer relationships.
• Serve: Provide exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Analyze: Analyze sales data and contribute to making informed business decisions that impact operational strategies.
• Collaborate: Work closely with key leaders on diverse projects focused on sales management and enhancing operational efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position requiring a Bachelor’s degree, or expected completion within six months. Ideal candidates may have an academic background in business or a related field.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is required. However, candidates must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for driving a regulated vehicle over 10,000 lbs, including being at least 21 years of age, holding an active driver’s license, and obtaining a DOT medical certification prior to employment.
• Skills: Business operations understanding, customer relationship management, outside sales engagement, sales data analysis, and effective customer service.
• Bonus: Previous co-op or internship experience in customer service, sales, production, or administrative roles; demonstrated leadership or management experience through campus activities or extracurriculars; and a willingness to relocate regionally during or upon completion of the program.