Corporate Management Trainee

We are looking for a Corporate 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 on keeping 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 Corporate Trainee is required to complete a minimum of 12 months of the training program. To gain an understanding of how the company operates as a whole. Responsible for developing sales, management, customer service, and professional skills in the route to a specialized position at PDI. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Gain an understanding of PDI’s Operational Functions by completing rotations in the Receiving, Shipping, Inventory Control, Dispatch/Delivery, and Transfers Departments.  
  • Gain field experience with individual departments working with 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 the 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 and applications through off-site and on-site vendor training.  
  • Building relationships with existing and prospective customers to facilitate sales growth.  
• Must attend all training sessions during the initial 14-15-month training period at various PDI and offsite locations, with an additional period of 3-4 months in a specialized area; dependent on progress and experience, and career path. 
• Participate in regular review sessions with the Training Manager and Rotation Manager for an understanding of progress through each rotation and to understand opportunities for growth and areas of strength.   
• Gain a basic understanding of the major corporate functions by spending time with the Purchasing/Demand Planning, Pricing, and Accounting Departments. 
• Gain an expert-level knowledge of the PDI ERP System.  
• Gather critical job-specific knowledge from different employees in different departments. 
• Complete all assigned training successfully and in a timely manner. 
• Learn to effectively communicate with different departments and all levels of management. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• You are expected to fulfill the above guidelines, cooperate with all PDI associates, and contribute to the TEAM SPIRIT.

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 preferred but not required.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Must be able to work at any PDI location for any period.  
• 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.