Management Trainee - Qingdao

Job description

The Expeditors Management Trainee Program (MT) is focused on building the next generation of Supervisors, Department Managers or commensrate future leaders. The 12-month program provides individuals with an opportunity to learn our systems, products, and services in a holistic manner while also preparing them for a future leadership role. A candidate for this program must be self-motivated, hard working, capable of working with limited supervision, and willing to travel during the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in Management Trainee orientation
• Complete a monthly recap of activities
• Update the Management Trainee Database
• Learn, understand and epitomize Expeditors culture
• Set an example of excellence in every under taking
• Fulfill full-time employee training requirements
• Complete all relevant training as listed on each department’s development map Please refer to the Management Trainee Procedures and Guidelines on Intranet
• Complete management development training
• Track the progress of training in each department
• Complete all relevant certifications See detailed list of certifications
• Understand and assist with the operations of each department
• Understand the management processes used within in each department
• Assist with the responsibilities and duties of the supervisor(s) of each department
• Understand and work with the operational and financial reporting used by each department Assist Department Managers in meeting productivity and expense-to-revenue goals within budgetary guidelines
• Complete at least 2 projects during the program
• Attend all department, sales, branch, accounting and management meetings
• Attend at least 2 product specific sales or retention calls per department
• Understand the sales and retention programs for each department
• Learn how to supervise and mentor employees
• Develop interpersonal communication and management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree (B.A.) from a four year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results Cross cultural relationship management Good organizational skills Detail oriented Team player Can do attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure Proactively promotes the company’s mission statement and 10 cultural attributes Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Power-point) Willing to travel and relocate (if applicable) At least
• 1 year working experience with Expeditors (External Talents will have to work in product department for at least
• 1 year before joining MT program).