2027 Global Management Trainee Program - USA

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Irvine, CA, USA
Hybrid
80K-80K Annually
Entry level
Software • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Ten-month rotational leadership development program featuring onboarding, field training across sales, supply, logistics, product, and customer service, leadership training, and an individual business project. Trainees present project results to executive leadership before placement into a full-time role. The position requires relocation, full mobility, and flexibility to work in field, manufacturing, and regional office environments.
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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 2027 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 30, 2026.

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 12th 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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Skills Required

  • Anticipated graduation date no later than June 2027
  • Bachelor's or master's degree
  • Demonstrated leadership through employment, internships, student organizations, extracurricular activities, or volunteer work
  • Willingness to relocate to Atlanta, Broomfield, or Irvine
  • Full mobility and flexibility to transition during the individual project and final placement
  • Ability to work in field roles, manufacturing plants, and regional offices

Hunter Douglas, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hunter Douglas, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Hunter Douglas, Inc..

  • Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and an EAP are widely available with multiple health plan options. Benefits are often characterized as decent to good and can include wellness programs in at least one division.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently highlighted and regarded positively. Use of formal benefits portals and third‑party administrators underscores structured retirement support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and vacation/PTO are standard, with parental/family leave available. Some divisions also call out added perks alongside the core time‑off suite.

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The Company
HQ: Rotterdam
2,265 Employees

What We Do

Hunter Douglas offers premium, intelligent window fashions that beautifully transform natural light and enhance your home's interiors. Our products are thoughtfully engineered to craft your perfect light, and many designs offer additional energy efficiency and child safety benefits. A versatile product portfolio and broad selection of innovative operating systems—including advanced automation—allow you to effortlessly choose the look you desire and how your window treatments function.

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