Manager Trainee - Leadership and Sales Development Program
Dead River Company, Bangor, ME, United States
Job Category : Sales
Requisition Number : MANAG006406
Posted : February 25, 2026 Full-Time On-site
Locations Bangor 21 Main St Suite 302 Bangor, ME 04401, USA
Accelerate Your Career-Drive Results-Lead Growth! - Recent graduates or grads in May of 2026 Dead River Company is seeking ambitious, high-energy graduates ready to step into a leadership track that combines operations management and sales performance. Ideal candidates are recent graduates of a 2-year technical/trade program or a 4-year college/university program who want more than an entry-level role — they want responsibility, measurable impact, and a clear path to management. This program is built for competitive, business-minded individuals who want to drive revenue, build strong customer relationships, and lead high-performing teams.
What This Program Delivers: A fast-track path into operational and sales leadership
Direct exposure to P&L performance and revenue growth
Mentorship from Regional Directors and General Managers
Hands‑on responsibility in real business decisions
Experience in an essential, recession‑resilient industry
Performance‑based growth opportunities
Your Impact: As a Manager Trainee, you will rotate through core business functions while developing the skills to grow market share and improve profitability.
Operational Leadership Learn delivery, service, logistics, and customer service operations
Understand fleet management, safety, compliance, and workflow optimization
Analyze operational metrics and identify efficiency improvements
Sales & Business Growth Support customer acquisition and retention strategies
Participate in pricing, margin management, and revenue optimization
Identify cross‑selling and upselling opportunities
Assist in developing territory growth plans
Build and strengthen customer relationships
Support marketing campaigns and business development initiatives
You will learn how operational excellence and strong sales execution work together to drive market success.
This is not a passive training role — you will be expected to contribute, solve problems, and produce results.
Who Thrives in This Role: We are looking for graduates who are:
Competitive and results‑oriented Comfortable taking initiative and ownership Strong communicators who can influence and build relationships Analytical thinkers who understand numbers drive decisions Organized and disciplined in execution Motivated to lead teams and be accountable for outcomes Customer‑focused with a growth mindset Leadership experience in athletics, student organizations, military service, or previous work environments is strongly valued.
Education: Graduate of a
2-year technical/trade program
or
4-year college/university
Business, Sales, Logistics, Operations, Technical, or related majors preferred
Why Dead River Company? We don’t just train managers — we develop business leaders.
This program prepares you to:
Lead teams Grow revenue Strengthen customer loyalty Improve operational efficiency Take ownership of market results
Competitive salary & benefits
Build A Career That Produces Results: If you come from the trades and understand the value of hard work and execution — we will teach you how to lead and grow a market.
If you come from a business background and want real operational responsibility — we will put you in the field where decisions matter.
If you are motivated by growth, accountability, and advancement, this is your opportunity to build a career where performance drives opportunity.
Apply today and begin your path toward operational and sales leadership with Dead River Company.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Requisition Number : MANAG006406
Posted : February 25, 2026 Full-Time On-site
Locations Bangor 21 Main St Suite 302 Bangor, ME 04401, USA
Accelerate Your Career-Drive Results-Lead Growth! - Recent graduates or grads in May of 2026 Dead River Company is seeking ambitious, high-energy graduates ready to step into a leadership track that combines operations management and sales performance. Ideal candidates are recent graduates of a 2-year technical/trade program or a 4-year college/university program who want more than an entry-level role — they want responsibility, measurable impact, and a clear path to management. This program is built for competitive, business-minded individuals who want to drive revenue, build strong customer relationships, and lead high-performing teams.
What This Program Delivers: A fast-track path into operational and sales leadership
Direct exposure to P&L performance and revenue growth
Mentorship from Regional Directors and General Managers
Hands‑on responsibility in real business decisions
Experience in an essential, recession‑resilient industry
Performance‑based growth opportunities
Your Impact: As a Manager Trainee, you will rotate through core business functions while developing the skills to grow market share and improve profitability.
Operational Leadership Learn delivery, service, logistics, and customer service operations
Understand fleet management, safety, compliance, and workflow optimization
Analyze operational metrics and identify efficiency improvements
Sales & Business Growth Support customer acquisition and retention strategies
Participate in pricing, margin management, and revenue optimization
Identify cross‑selling and upselling opportunities
Assist in developing territory growth plans
Build and strengthen customer relationships
Support marketing campaigns and business development initiatives
You will learn how operational excellence and strong sales execution work together to drive market success.
This is not a passive training role — you will be expected to contribute, solve problems, and produce results.
Who Thrives in This Role: We are looking for graduates who are:
Competitive and results‑oriented Comfortable taking initiative and ownership Strong communicators who can influence and build relationships Analytical thinkers who understand numbers drive decisions Organized and disciplined in execution Motivated to lead teams and be accountable for outcomes Customer‑focused with a growth mindset Leadership experience in athletics, student organizations, military service, or previous work environments is strongly valued.
Education: Graduate of a
2-year technical/trade program
or
4-year college/university
Business, Sales, Logistics, Operations, Technical, or related majors preferred
Why Dead River Company? We don’t just train managers — we develop business leaders.
This program prepares you to:
Lead teams Grow revenue Strengthen customer loyalty Improve operational efficiency Take ownership of market results
Competitive salary & benefits
Build A Career That Produces Results: If you come from the trades and understand the value of hard work and execution — we will teach you how to lead and grow a market.
If you come from a business background and want real operational responsibility — we will put you in the field where decisions matter.
If you are motivated by growth, accountability, and advancement, this is your opportunity to build a career where performance drives opportunity.
Apply today and begin your path toward operational and sales leadership with Dead River Company.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr