Distribution Leadership Program Trainee- Salt Lake City (Spring/Summer '26)

Flexibility Option: In Person Job Req Id: 31325 Description: Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Salt Lake City, UT Application Deadline: 30 days after posting Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active. Job Summary Construct a foundation for your career at Border States with our two-year, fast-track Distribution Leadership Program. This role includes a combination of meaningful assignments in high-impact roles, formal business and leadership skills learning, and coaching/mentoring from Border States leaders. Exposure to key operations, sales support departments, and location/customer visits round out the learning opportunities in the Distribution Leadership Program. This program was specifically created for recent college graduates and newer professionals looking to build a career path within our industry and is highly customizable. Upon successful completion of the program, the Distribution Leadership Program Trainee will be placed in a position within operations, sales, sales support, management, or corporate role, finding the right opportunity to match up skill sets and interests with business needs. The projected start window for this role will be between April-August 2026, at a mutually agreeable date. Responsibilities Essential Functions Completes a 2-year rotational program focused on work life experiences in multiple facets and positions within the business Gains an understanding of Border States product and service capabilities through operations and logistics phases Experiences sales support roles to develop the ability to work cross-functionally with sales teams and market segments to help achieve customer service and sales objectives Progresses through extensive training on leadership skills, product knowledge, and other foundational education courses within classroom, online, and self-guided settings Involvement in numerous networking forums and program workshops in order to build relationships with company leaders, customers, and manufacturing partners Participation in both program and company-wide strategic projects and initiatives Develops higher-level business and market knowledge through travel opportunities to multiple Border States locations throughout the duration of the program Participates in an extensive coaching and assessment-feedback system Non-essential Functions Other duties as assigned by manager Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or trade degree with relevant work experience required Previous sales or customer service experience preferred Requires a valid driver's license Willingness to relocate with assistance to designated Border States location to begin the program Flexibility to travel and work in other assigned Border States locations during the program Willingness to potentially relocate with assistance to a different Border States location upon graduation from the program. Skills and Abilities Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged Ability to effectively plan and organize Produces quality work both independently and as part of a team Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100% Lift from Waist: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Lift from Floor: < than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Carried for Distance: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Frequently Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Frequently Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously Use of a computer - Continuously Use of a telephone - Frequently Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Frequently Additional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.