Management Trainee

         We are looking for a Management Trainee to join our growing team!

At PDI, our goal is to always be committed to providing quality products with prompt, efficient, courteous service in all segments of our business. We pride ourselves in keeping the flexibility of procedures and policy at the forefront so that customer needs are always satisfied.

Since 1973, we have maintained our position as a leader in the wholesale distribution industry and offer first-class service to customers in the residential and commercial plumbing industries, as well as home builders, interior designers, remodelers, and homeowners. We operate 19 branch locations and 13 showrooms throughout Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

         Function:

       The purpose of the program is to gain an understanding of the functions that are key to          operational success of our company. Individuals participating in the program will build            professional skills harnessed by rotations in operations, sales, and corporate fields.                Upon completion of the program Trainees will kick start their career with a full-time                  position.  

        Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Gain an understating of PDI’s Operational Functions by completing rotations in the Receiving, Shipping, Inventory Control, Dispatch/Delivery, and Transfers Departments.
• Work with individual departments with hands on Inbound/Outbound Freight, Receiving, Order Picking, Returns, Inventory Control, Quality Control, and Transfers.
• Become proficient in all aspects of PDI’s sales by working in all sales channels.
• Working with the inside and outside teams within the Commercial Plumbing, Residential Plumbing, Residential Lighting, eCommerce, and Showroom Sales channels.
• Learn about product lines through hands-on training with experts.
• Building relationships with existing and prospective customers to facilitate sales growth.
• Gain a basic understanding of the major corporate functions by spending time with the Purchasing/Demand Planning, Pricing, and Accounting Departments.
• Gain an expert knowledge of PDI's ERP System.
• Learn to effectively communicate with different departments and all levels of management.
• Gain and provide feedback from Training Manager during monthly performance reviews.

         Position Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or Technical Degree preferred.
• Effective Leadership skills
• Effective Interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficient in basic computing (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Wholesale distribution or retail sales experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work at any PDI location for any period.
• You must be willing to move within 45 miles of any branch if you are assigned as a manager or assistant manager for that location.
• Must be flexible to live anywhere within the southeast United States.