CAREERS · ROTATIONAL PROGRAM
Sales & Operations Rotational Program
A structured early-career track that rotates you through the core functions of a distributor, with mentorship, training and a defined path to a permanent role.
See the Whole Business Before You Choose Your Path
Industrial distribution offers many kinds of careers, and it is hard to choose one before you have seen how the pieces fit. The Rotational Program lets you spend time in each core function so that your first permanent role is a well-informed choice.
Participants are hired as full-time employees, not as trainees on the sidelines. Each rotation has clear objectives, a manager and measurable outcomes. By the end, you will understand how products are sourced, stocked, sold and delivered, and you will have built relationships across the company.
Program Structure
- Core rotations
- 4Core rotations
- Length of each rotation
- 6 monthsLength of each rotation
- Dedicated program mentor
- 1Dedicated program mentor
- Placement into a permanent role
- 1Placement into a permanent role
Development Support
Program mentor
A dedicated mentor guides your development for the length of the program, separate from your rotation manager.
Technical and product training
Structured learning on product families, standards, materials and applications used in oil and gas, industrial and infrastructure work.
Professional skills
Coaching in communication, negotiation, time management and presenting to customers and leaders.
Cohort community
Participants meet regularly as a group to share lessons, discuss challenges and support each other.
Leadership exposure
Regular sessions with senior leaders and opportunities to present a project to the leadership team.
Regular feedback
Written objectives and reviews at the end of each rotation, so you always know how you are doing.
The Rotation Schedule
Each rotation focuses on a different part of the business. The sequence can vary by location and cohort.
Sales & Customer Service
Rotation 1
Handle quotes and customer requests, learn product families and applications, and shadow account managers on customer visits.
Operations & Distribution
Rotation 2
Work in receiving, inspection, inventory control and fulfillment. Learn safety practices, accuracy standards and how the warehouse is measured.
Supply Chain & Purchasing
Rotation 3
Learn sourcing, supplier management, lead-time planning and inventory optimization. Support a real stock-planning analysis.
Branch Management
Rotation 4
Work with a branch leader on staffing, scheduling, budgeting, customer escalations and performance reviews.
Placement
Program close
Discuss your strengths, interests and business needs, and move into a permanent role, often with responsibilities that build on the rotation you enjoyed most.
Who We Are Looking For
We look for people who are early in their careers and eager to learn a technical, people-focused business.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Interest in sales, operations, logistics or supply chain
- Willingness to relocate between rotations if required
- Ability to work safely on site and to learn quickly
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the program move into permanent roles that fit both their strengths and the needs of the business. Typical destinations include roles in sales and account management, branch operations, purchasing and supply chain, and technical support. Because you will have worked across departments, you will also have a network that helps you navigate the company as you grow.
- Inside or outside sales and account management
- Branch operations and supervisory roles
- Purchasing, inventory planning and logistics
- Technical and application support
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