Management Trainee

Job Description

Management Trainee | Cintas

The Tone:
This is a full-time Management Trainee program at Cintas, a publicly held Fortune 500 company headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. Cintas helps over a million businesses across all types and sizes get Ready™ for their workday by providing essential products and services, including uniforms, first aid, and fire protection. This program is designed to kickstart professional careers, developing motivated individuals into future leaders who will gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience across critical business operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full Time
• Location: Various regional locations (relocation expected)
• Pay: $61000 yearly
• Mission: To develop leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in various aspects of business operations, ultimately preparing for career advancement opportunities within the company.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Departmental Immersion: Rotate through various core departments to fully immerse in the business, understanding operations from a leadership viewpoint.
• Sales Development: Actively engage in outside sales activities to effectively promote Cintas’s products and services, while diligently building and nurturing strong customer relationships.
• Customer Relations: Provide exceptional customer service by promptly addressing customer inquiries, efficiently resolving issues, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Strategic Analysis and Collaboration: Analyze comprehensive sales data to assist in making informed business decisions and collaborate with key leaders on projects related to sales management and operational efficiency.
• Professional Advancement: Participate in professional development opportunities, including access to Executive Leadership Seminars and Divisional Summits, to accelerate career growth.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must possess, or be on track to obtain within six months, a Bachelor’s degree to be eligible for this program.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience is explicitly required, but candidates must be at least 21 years of age and meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for driving a regulated vehicle weighing more than 10,000 lbs. This includes having an active driver’s license, obtaining a DOT medical certification, and providing documentation regarding previous employment prior to the first day.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to engage in professional outside sales activities, provide exceptional customer service, analyze business and sales data, and effectively collaborate with leadership on projects.
• Bonus: Candidates with prior co-op or internship experience in customer service, sales, production, or administrative functions are preferred. A business or related academic major is a plus, as is experience in a leadership or management role during campus or extracurricular activities. Willingness to relocate regionally during or upon completion of the program is also highly valued.