- Location
- Atlanta, GA, Broomfield, CO, or Irvine, CA · USA
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
Description
Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.
We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?
Position Overview
The Hunter Douglas Global Management Trainee Program (GMT) is hand-selected and sponsored by the Executive Leadership Team. This 10-month comprehensive Leadership Development program provides you with the tools and experiences to develop you into a future leader of our organization while providing a holistic view of the business. Throughout this program, you will immediately immerse yourself into the company, the culture, and the industry. You will join a class of other Trainees and gain a community of ambitious peers. You will learn from Hunter Douglas leaders and contribute directly to our purpose and our DREAM. You will gain insights from day one and do real work on different projects while delivering actual results.
Before the program commences, Trainees are paired with a Mentor to help acclimate and integrate you to our organization. Throughout the program, you can expect opportunities to connect and collaborate with our Executive Leadership Team, Global Leaders, Business Leaders, previous Trainees and current Trainees from other Zones.
This role is considered hybrid. Full mobility is required.
What you'll do
- Three weeks of onboarding, beginning with one week at your local hub, followed by a Global Induction at our HQ - providing an introduction to our company's strategy, culture, products, sales channels and problem-solving approaches.
- Five months of Field Training in which you will rotate through key areas of our value chain including Sales, Supply, Logistics, Product, Customer Service, and will gain hands-on experience by actively participating in daily operations and project work during each rotation.
- One week of Leadership and Methodology training to foster a unified system-thinking approach and prepare you for your first project.
- A four-month individual project in which you will be able to deliver tangible and measurable results as an active team member by applying methodology skills and technical knowledge.
- Capstone presentation of your project to Leadership, followed by feedback and final placement into a full-time role upon program completion - designed to support your continued leadership development and long-term career growth with Hunter Douglas.
- First Position Placement can be in any of the following areas: Sales, Operations (Supply, Logistics, Procurement), Product, or Functional.
Below are examples of projects that previous Trainees' have worked on
- Create a new implementation process for when Hunter Douglas introduces a new product.
- Pricing Analysis for our e-commerce platforms.
- Develop a communication strategy to enhance our customer installation journey.
- Monetize our Market Funnel valuation by quantifying our conversion rates.
- Implement recommendations to optimize material usage and mitigate scrap rates at our plants.
Qualifications
- To be eligible, have an anticipated graduation date no later than June 2026 with a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- Have demonstrated leadership capabilities through various extracurricular activities including job experiences, internships, student clubs and organizations, and volunteer work.
- As part of the program, you will need to relocate to one our major location hubs which include Atlanta, GA, Broomfield, CO or Irvine, CA and be ready to tackle new challenges in diverse environments, including front line roles in the field, manufacturing plants, and regional offices.
- Demonstrate flexibility by remaining mobile and ready to transition as needed throughout your four-month project and/or during your final placement. Stipend will be provided if Trainee relocates for their four-month individual project.
What's in it for you
- Annual base salary range: $80,000 with a sign-on/relocation bonus
- Bonus target range: 20%
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
- Time off with pay
- 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and product discount
The Selection Process
Trainee Program applications are accepted through October 29, 2025.
Step 1) Digital Game Based Assessments
Step 2) Video Interview with a Recruiter (We use a Recruitment Agency - Adison Partners)
Step 3) On-Site Assessment Day on November 13th in Broomfield, CO
Step 4) Virtual Panel Interview with our Global CEO and Executive Leadership Team
Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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