Accelerated Management Program Associate, Operations

Job overview

The Accelerated Management Program Associate, Operations role is onsite at Daikin's Wood Dale, IL branch, with stated pay of $32 per hour. The 12-month program offers operational and outside-sales learning tracks at a company that manufactures HVAC products and provides related services. The associate gains hands-on experience across branch operations, customer service, warehouse work, and sales functions. The program develops product, process, and leadership knowledge to prepare participants for future opportunities within the business.

What you'll do

• Gain counter-sales experience and product knowledge
• learn warehouse shipping and receiving
• develop inside and showroom sales skills
• provide pricing and inventory information
• build customer relationships
• support business development and prospecting
• learn customer-priority and sales functions
• attend Houston training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

management program

operations

branch operations

counter sales

warehouse

inside sales

outside sales

hvac products

wood dale il

daikin

$32 per hour

12-month program

bachelor's degree

3.0 gpa

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must graduate between December 2026 and May 2027 and have at least a 3.0 GPA overall and in their major. Relocation flexibility within the region is required after program completion.

About the employer

Daikin is hiring for this role. Industry: Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.